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Banfield nears first title in 113 years

(AP Photo/Alberto Raggio)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) Banfield can become Argentine champion on Sunday for the first time in its 113-year history, needing a victory over Boca Juniors to guarantee the title.

Banfield can even clinch the championship with a loss, provided nearest rival Newell's Old Boys, which is two points behind, fails to win against San Lorenzo.

Banfield and Newell's - both established by English families who emigrated to Argentina - are the only teams that can claim the Apertura title, while big-name clubs like River Plate and Boca are way out of contention.

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