The 1988–89

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was the 98th season of top-flight

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. The season ran from September 11, 1988, to May 28, 1989.Argentina 1988–89
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editions,

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and

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(in the last case, through a "Liguilla", contested by clubs placed 2nd to 7th plus Chaco for Ever (

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champion) and Platense (winner of the 1987 Liguilla). Independiente won the championship (14th league title) while San Martín (T) and

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were relegated. River Plate won the Liguilla pre-Libertadores, qualifying to the 1990 edition.

League standings

*Independiente qualify for Copa Libertadores 1990 as Argentine Champions.

Top scorers

Relegation

Liguilla Pre-Libertadores

Winners tournament

Quarter finals Semi finals Winners Final *San Lorenzo qualified to play a final with the winner of the requalifying tournament.

Requalifying tournament

First round Second round Requalifying Final

Liguilla Final

*River Plate qualified for Copa Libertadores 1990

References

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