1985–86 Argentine Primera División

The 1985–86 Argentine Primera División was the 95th season of top-flight football in Argentina. The season began on July 6, 1985 and ended on April 20, 1986.

This tournament saw a major reform in Argentine football, as the European calendar was adopted for the tournament format. River Plate won the league title for the 21st time.

Relegation
Relegation was determined by averaging the number of points obtained over the three previous seasons

Relegation table

 * Chacarita Juniors were relegated directly
 * Huracán played in the Octagonal promotion tournament.

Qualification for Copa Libertadores 1986

 * River Plate qualified as League champions
 * Argentinos Juniors qualified as Copa Libertadores holders
 * The remaining qualification place was determined by the Liguella Pre-Libertadores

Liguilla Pre-Libertadores
Qualifying round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final


 * Boca Juniors qualified for the 1986 Copa Libertadores.