The 2003–04 Argentine First Division season saw

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ecstatic after a title run that also included the Intercontinental Cup. River Plate stole the

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leaving hated rival

looking up from second place. Four teams were relegated, Chacarita, Nueva Chicago,

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and

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. The first two lost a direct relegation, their places occupied by

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and Instituto de Córdoba. The last two lost their "promotion" games against

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and

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, respectively.

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

Top Scorers

Relegation

:There is no relegation after the

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. For the relegation results of this tournament see

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

Top Scorers

Relegation

"Promoción" Playoff

wins 5-3 and is promoted to Argentine First Division.

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is relegated to the Argentine Nacional B.

wins 4-2 and is promoted to Argentine First Division.

is relegated to the Argentine Nacional B.

Argentine clubs in international competitions

Lower leagues

National team

This section covers Argentina's games from August 1, 2003 to July 31, 2004.

Friendly matches

2006 World Cup qualifiers

2004 Copa América

External links

AFA
by ''Javier Romiser'' at

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