The Argentine league championship featured an unusual points system. After each drawn match there was a penalty shootout to determine which team got the bonus point. • 3 points: won match • 2 points: draw, win on penalties • 1 point: draw, loss on penalties :0 points: lost match The tournament also featured an unofficial
Apertura tournament to determine the two teams to qualify for the
Copa Libertadores 1989.
Racing Club and
Boca Juniors were in the top two positions at the halfway stage of the season (after 19 games), and qualified.
Final table •
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 ==Argentine clubs in international competitions==