2003–04 Argentine Primera División
The 2003–04 Argentine Primera División was the 113th season of top-flight football in Argentina. The season ran from August 3, 2003 to June 27, 2004.[1]
| Season | 2003–04 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 3, 2003 – June 27, 2004 |
| Champions | Apertura: Boca Juniors (26th title) Clausura: River Plate (34th title) |
| Promoted | Atl. Rafaela  Quilmes |
| Relegated | Chacarita Juniors  Nueva Chicago Atl. Rafaela Talleres (C) |
| 2005 Copa Libertadores | Boca Juniors River Plate Banfield San Lorenzo Quilmes |
| 2004 Copa Sudamericana | Banfield San Lorenzo Quilmes Arsenal |
| Matches played | 380 |
| Top goalscorer | Apertura: Ernesto Farías (12)Clausura: Rolando Zárate (13) |
← 2002–03 2004–05 → | |
Boca Juniors won the Apertura (league title n/a 26) and River Plate the Clausura (34th title) championships, while four teams were relegated, Chacarita Juniors, Nueva Chicago (the last two teams in average table), Atlético de Rafaela and Talleres (C) (lost promotion/relegation playoffs)
Torneo Apertura
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 11 | +20 | 39 | 2005 Copa Libertadores Second Stage |
| 2 | San Lorenzo | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 13 | +13 | 36 | |
| 3 | Banfield | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 18 | +9 | 32 | |
| 4 | Quilmes | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 13 | +7 | 31 | |
| 5 | Rosario Central | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 31 | |
| 6 | Newell's Old Boys | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 20 | +7 | 29 | |
| 7 | Arsenal | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 26 | |
| 8 | River Plate | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 24 | −1 | 26 | |
| 9 | Colón | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24 | −1 | 24 | |
| 10 | Talleres (C) | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 30 | −3 | 24 | |
| 11 | Estudiantes (LP) | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 23 | |
| 12 | Racing | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 22 | |
| 13 | Lanús | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 22 | |
| 14 | Independiente | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 19 | −4 | 22 | |
| 15 | Vélez Sarsfield | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 28 | −8 | 22 | |
| 16 | Chacarita Juniors | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 19 | +1 | 24 | |
| 17 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP) | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 21 | |
| 18 | Olimpo | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 23 | −6 | 20 | |
| 19 | Atlético de Rafaela | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 28 | −9 | 17 | |
| 20 | Nueva Chicago | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 31 | −17 | 11 |
Source: AFA
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference; 6th head-to-head goals scored. This does not apply to determining the champion. If two or more teams are tied in point at the end of the tournament, a playoff will be held at a neutral venue within 72 hours for the championship
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference; 6th head-to-head goals scored. This does not apply to determining the champion. If two or more teams are tied in point at the end of the tournament, a playoff will be held at a neutral venue within 72 hours for the championship
Top scorers
| Position | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernesto Farías | Estudiantes | 12 |
| 2 | Alberto Acosta | San Lorenzo | 10 |
| 3 | Julián Vásquez | Newell's Old Boys | 9 |
| 4 | Fernando Cavenaghi | River Plate | 8 |
| 4 | Jorge Cervera | Banfield | 8 |
| 4 | Diego Milito | Racing | 8 |
| 4 | Carlos Tevez | Boca Juniors | 8 |
Torneo Clausura
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 41 | 21 | +20 | 40 | 2005 Copa Libertadores Second Stage |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 17 | +17 | 36 | |
| 3 | Talleres (C) | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 19 | +11 | 35 | |
| 4 | Banfield | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 17 | +10 | 32 | |
| 5 | Vélez Sarsfield | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 21 | +10 | 31 | |
| 6 | Quilmes | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 29 | |
| 7 | Arsenal | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 29 | |
| 8 | Lanús | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 20 | |
| 9 | Olimpo | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 28 | −10 | 19 | |
| 10 | Racing | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 28 | |
| 11 | San Lorenzo | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 16 | +2 | 26 | |
| 12 | Atlético de Rafaela | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 24 | +1 | 26 | |
| 13 | Colón | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 25 | |
| 14 | Newell's Old Boys | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 25 | +3 | 22 | |
| 15 | Independiente | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 27 | −6 | 22 | |
| 16 | Estudiantes (LP) | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 21 | |
| 17 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP) | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 26 | −5 | 17 | |
| 18 | Nueva Chicago | 19 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 17 | |
| 19 | Chacarita Juniors | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 34 | −13 | 17 | |
| 20 | Rosario Central | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 29 | −13 | 13 |
Source: AFA
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference; 6th head-to-head goals scored. This does not apply to determining the champion. If two or more teams are tied in point at the end of the tournament, a playoff will be held at a neutral venue within 72 hours for the championship
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head points; 5th head-to-head goal difference; 6th head-to-head goals scored. This does not apply to determining the champion. If two or more teams are tied in point at the end of the tournament, a playoff will be held at a neutral venue within 72 hours for the championship
Top scorers
| Position | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolando Zárate | Vélez Sársfield | 13 |
| 2 | Aldo Osorio | Talleres (C) | 11 |
| 2 | Fernando Cavenaghi | River Plate | 9 |
| 3 | José Luis Calderón | Arsenal | 8 |
| 4 | Eduardo Bustos Montoya | Banfield | 7 |
| 4 | Esteban Fuertes | Colón | 7 |
| 4 | Darío Gandín | Atlético de Rafaela | 7 |
| 4 | Victor Piriz Alves | Talleres (C) | 7 |
| 4 | Mauro Rosales | Newell's Old Boys | 7 |
Relegation
| Pos |
Team | 2001–02 Pts |
2002–03 Pts |
2003–04 Pts |
Total Pts |
Total Pld |
Avg |
Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 84 | 79 | 66 | 229 | 114 | 2.009 | |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 68 | 79 | 75 | 222 | 114 | 1.947 | |
| 3 | Quilmes | — | — | 60 | 60 | 38 | 1.579 | |
| 4 | San Lorenzo | 57 | 56 | 62 | 175 | 114 | 1.535 | |
| 5 | Racing | 68 | 53 | 50 | 171 | 114 | 1.5 | |
| 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 48 | 66 | 53 | 167 | 114 | 1.465 | |
| 7 | Colón | 56 | 57 | 49 | 162 | 114 | 1.421 | |
| 8 | Banfield | 48 | 48 | 64 | 160 | 114 | 1.404 | |
| 9 | Arsenal | — | 49 | 55 | 104 | 76 | 1.368 | |
| 10 | Newell's Old Boys | 51 | 49 | 51 | 151 | 114 | 1.325 | |
| 11 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP) | 64 | 46 | 38 | 148 | 114 | 1.298 | |
| 12 | Independiente | 41 | 61 | 44 | 146 | 114 | 1.281 | |
| 13 | Rosario Central | 40 | 62 | 44 | 146 | 114 | 1.281 | |
| 14 | Lanús | 51 | 51 | 42 | 144 | 114 | 1.263 | |
| 15 | Estudiantes (LP) | 51 | 43 | 44 | 138 | 114 | 1.211 | |
| 16 | Olimpo | — | 51 | 39 | 90 | 76 | 1.184 | |
| 17 | Talleres (C) | 30 | 44 | 59 | 133 | 114 | 1.167 | Relegation Playoff Matches |
| 18 | Atlético de Rafaela | — | — | 43 | 43 | 38 | 1.132 | |
| 19 | Chacarita Juniors | 47 | 41 | 38 | 126 | 114 | 1.105 | Relegated to the Primera B Nacional |
| 20 | Nueva Chicago | 48 | 41 | 28 | 117 | 114 | 1.026 |
Promotion playoff
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relegation/promotion playoff 1 | ||||
| Huracán (TA) | 5–3 | Atlético de Rafaela | 2–1 | 3–2 |
| Relegation/promotion playoff 2 | ||||
| Argentinos Juniors | 4–2 | Talleres (C) | 2–1 | 2–1 |
- Huracán (TA) wins 5-3 and is promoted to Argentine First Division.
- Argentinos Juniors wins 4-2 and is promoted to Argentine First Division.
See also
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