2007–08 Argentine Primera División

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The 2007–08 Argentine Primera División was a two-tournament season, made up of the Apertura 2007 (opening) and Clausura 2008 (closing). It featured dramatic rises by smaller clubs, big-name matches, and changes that affected teams across the league.

Apertura 2007
- Lanús won the title for the first time in their history, becoming the first new champion since Argentinos Juniors in 1984.
- Tigre finished second in their first top-flight season since 1980, achieving their best-ever league placing.
- Banfield ended in third place, completing a remarkable top-three finish for smaller clubs.
- Arsenal de Sarandí won the 2007 Copa Sudamericana, marking a historic international title for the club.
- The Apertura saw many managerial changes, with 12 different managers taking charge during the opening phase of the season.

Clausura 2008
- River Plate won the Clausura, securing their 35th league title and their first since 2004.
- The league's 380 games were broadcast live on television for the first time, giving fans wide access to the season’s action.

Relegation and promotion
- Olimpo and San Martín (SJ) were relegated to the Primera B Nacional based on the season’s relegation calculations.
- A Promotion playoff determined who would stay in the Primera: Gimnasia y Esgrima (Jujuy) defeated Unión de Santa Fe 2–1 on aggregate and remained in the top division, while Unión remained in the Nacional B.

International qualification
- Qualification for international competitions (such as the Copa Sudamericana and the Copa Libertadores) was determined by the season’s aggregate performance.
- Boca Juniors and River Plate were invited to the 2008 Copa Sudamericana based on the season’s results, with Arsenal de Sarandí also invited as the defending champions.

Top scorers
- Apertura: Germán Denis was the top scorer, with other leading scorers including José Sand and Leandro Lázzaro.
- Clausura: Darío Cvitanich and Martín Palermo were among the season’s top scorers, with other notable scorers throughout the closing tournament.

Overall
- The season showcased a mix of traditional powerhouses and smaller clubs competing for top positions, with Lanús breaking through as a maiden Apertura champion and River Plate securing the Clausura crown. The season also highlighted the growing reach of TV coverage and a wave of managerial changes that shaped many teams’ fortunes.