The 2013–14 Campeonato Nacional season was the 83rd season of top-flight football in

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was the defending champion.

Format changes

For the 2013–14 season, the ANFP's Council of Club Presidents approved the return to the

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format, without playoffs.

Teams

Eighteen teams will be competing in the Primera División for the 2013–14 season, sixteen of whom are returning from the 2013 season.

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was relegated last season after finishing 18th. There were replaced by

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, the 2013 Primera B winner.

Torneo Apertura

The Torneo Apertura began on July 26 and ended on December 8.

Standings

Results

Súper Final

Apertura Liguilla

*Winner qualify for 2014 Copa Libertadores first stage ''(Chile 3)''. *Runner-up qualify for 2014 Copa Sudamericana first stage ''(Chile 4)''.

Torneo Clausura

The Torneo Clausura began on January 3 and ended on April 27.

Standings

Results

Clausura Liguilla

*Winner qualify for 2014 Copa Sudamericana first stage ''(Chile 2)''.

Aggregate table

References

External links

ANFP

2013 Chilean Primera División season at Soccerway

Season regulations
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