1996–97 in Argentine football saw River Plate win both the Apertura and Clausura championships. Vélez Sársfield won the

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and Lanús won the Copa CONMEBOL.

Torneo Apertura (''"Opening"'' Tournament)

Top scorers

Torneo Clausura (''"Closing"'' Tournament)

Top scorers

Relegation

Banfield and

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were relegated with the worst points averages.

Argentine clubs in international competitions

References

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Argentina 1990s
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Copa CONMEBOL 1996
by ''Juan Pablo Andrés and Julio Bovi Diogo'' at

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Copa Libertadores 1997
by ''Karel Stokkermans'' at

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