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Neuquén and Alianza de Cutral Co secure regional football championships
In Argentine regional football, both Neuquén and Alianza de Cutral Co have secured championship titles in their respective leagues.
Neuquén clinched the Liga Paranaense de Fútbol title after a 2-0 victory against San Benito. Goals from Emanuel Bender and Fernández Berguñan Pretz in the second half brought Neuquén to 40 points, making them insurmountable with two matchdays remaining. Due to a prior 7-0 victory over Sportivo Urquiza, Neuquén holds the tie-breaking advantage over their closest competitor.
In the Lifune league, Alianza de Cutral Co defeated Patagonia 4-2 to become back-to-back champions. With this victory, the club reached 16 total Lifune titles, becoming the most successful team in the league's history. The win secured their position with two rounds left to play in the tournament.