| Season | 1972 |
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| Champions | San Lorenzo (Metropolitano and Nacional) |
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1973 →
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| Season | 1972 |
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| Champions | San Lorenzo (9° title) |
| Promoted | Lanús |
| Relegated |
Banfield Lanús |
| Top goalscorer |
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1973 →
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| Season | 1972 |
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| Champions | San Lorenzo (10° title) |
| 1973 Copa Libertadores |
San Lorenzo River Plate |
| Top goalscorer |
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← 1971
1973 →
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The 1972 Primera División season was the 81° season of top-flight football in Argentina. San Lorenzo won both tournaments, Metropolitano and Nacional (9° and 10° title), while Banfield and Lanús were relegated to Primera B.