| Season | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Champions | River Plate (Metropolitano and Nacional) |
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← 1978
1980 →
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| Season | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Champions | River Plate (18° title) |
| Promoted | Ferro Carril Oeste |
| Relegated |
Atlanta Chacarita Juniors Gim. y Esgrima LP |
| 1980 Copa Libertadores | River Plate |
| Top goalscorer |
(18 goals each) |
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← 1978
1980 →
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| Season | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Champions | River Plate (19° title) |
| 1980 Copa Libertadores | Vélez Sársfield |
| Top goalscorer |
(12 goals) |
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← 1978
1980 →
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The 1979 Primera División season was the 88° season of top-flight football in Argentina. River Plate won both, Metropolitano and Nacional championship, achieving 19 titles total.
There were three teams relegated, Atlanta, Chacarita Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP).
2nd place playoff
River Plate won on goal away rule