1963 in Argentine football

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1963 saw Independiente win the Argentine first division. Boca Juniors were runners up in the Copa Libertadores 1963.

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The Argentina national team finished in 3rd place in the Copa América.

Primera División

PositionTeamPointsPlayedWonDrawnLostForAgainstDifference
1 Independiente 37261493532528
2 River Plate 35261394482325
3 Racing Club 30261187433211
4 Boca Juniors 3026126830291
5 Atlanta 2826124103537-2
6 Huracán 2726811736315
7 Banfield 2526711836279
8 San Lorenzo 252697103746-9
9 Estudiantes de La Plata 242696113743-6
10 Rosario Central 2226610103443-9
11 Argentinos Juniors 222651292843-15
12 Gimnasia de La Plata 212677123341-8
13 Vélez Sársfield 2026510113244-12
14 Chacarita Juniors 1826410122543-18

Relegation

There was no relegation due to the expansion of the Primera División from 14 to 16 teams.

Copa Libertadores

Copa Libertadores 1963

Argentina national team

Copa América

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