1985–86 in Argentine football

1985–86 in Argentine football saw the introduction of "European Style seasons" in the Argentine first division. The league title was won by River Plate. Argentinos Juniors were the winners of the Copa Libertadores 1985.

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.

Octagonal tournament
Quarter Finals Semi-finals Final

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

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


 * Boca Juniors qualify for the Copa Libertadores 1986.

Copa Libertadores
Argentine teams in Copa Libertadores 1985
 * Argentinos Juniors: Champions
 * Independiente: Semi-finalists
 * Ferro Carril Oeste: 1st round