The 2008 Torneo Apertura playoffs were the series that determined the winner of 2008 Torneo Apertura of Argentine Primera División. The series were contested by Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo, and Tigre, in order to decide the Apertura champions after those clubs had finished tied on points (39 points in 19 matches played) at the end of the tournament.[1] Although San Lorenzo finished the season with a better goal difference (+17) than Boca and Tigre (+12 each)[2] the Argentine Football Association committee decided that playoffs should be held in order to crown a champion.[3]
It was the 7th. league final contested by Boca Juniors (had won championships in 1923[4], 1970[5], 1976[6][7]) and the 5th. played by San Lorenzo (having won the title in 1968[8][9] and 1972[10]).
On the other side, it was the first final contested by Tigre in the top division of Argentine football.[11]
The matches were played under a three-way playoff format. Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo finished both with 3 points each, but Boca Juniors' goal difference[12][13] allowed them to won their 29th. league title.[1]
This edition was the first Primera División decider where more than two teams took part in.[2]
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