1997 Torneo Descentralizado

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The 1997

Alianza Lima
, their first title in 19 years.

Competition modus

The national championship was divided into two half-year

Torneo Clausura. Each was played on a round-robin
basis. The winners of each would play for the national title in a playoff. However, since the same club won both tournaments, it won the national championship automatically.

Following-season Copa Libertadores berths went to the champion, as well as to the winner of a Liguilla (small league) featuring teams between second and seventh place on the aggregate table. This had a round-robin format, with the team obtaining the best results in matchups during the "regular season" playing at home. The runner-up would qualify for the Copa CONMEBOL. The bottom four teams on the aggregate table were relegated.

Teams

Universitario
Sport Boys
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Locations of the 1997 Primera División teams