1979 Argentine Primera División

The 1979 Primera División season was the 88th season of top-flight football in Argentina. River Plate won both the Metropolitano and Nacional championship, achieving 19 titles total.

There were three teams relegated, Atlanta, Chacarita Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP).

Group A
2nd place playoff
 * Vélez Sársfield 4-0 Argentinos Juniors

Final
River Plate won on goal away rule