1988–89 in Argentine football Relegation Relegation

| Team | Average | Points | Played | _1986_87 | _1987_88 | _1988_89 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independiente | 1.219 | 139 | 114 | 47 | 37 | 55 |
| Newell`s Old Boys | 1.193 | 136 | 114 | 48 | 55 | 33 |
| San Lorenzo | 1.184 | 135 | 114 | 44 | 49 | 42 |
| Racing Club | 1.158 | 132 | 114 | 44 | 48 | 40 |
| Boca Juniors | 1.140 | 130 | 114 | 46 | 35 | 49 |
| River Plate | 1.140 | 130 | 114 | 39 | 46 | 45 |
| Rosario Central | 1.079 | 123 | 114 | 49 | 40 | 34 |
| Deportivo Español | 1.070 | 122 | 114 | 36 | 40 | 46 |
| Gimnasia de La Plata | 1.018 | 116 | 114 | 37 | 43 | 36 |
| Vélez Sársfield | 1.009 | 115 | 114 | 41 | 41 | 33 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 0.974 | 111 | 114 | 37 | 32 | 42 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 0.965 | 110 | 114 | 28 | 40 | 42 |