Liguilla Pre-Libertadores tournament – 1985/1986. Not exactly something new, but this time it was part of the transitional season – the only direct link with the previous Campeonato Nacional. Notes:
. Vélez Sarsfield played as runner-up of Nacional championship 1985. . 6 teams from Interior tournament. . 5 teams from Primera División championship. . Argentinos Juniors did not play this tournament because they were qualified to play Libertadores cup as holders. 1/8 finals Boca Juniors 2-1 2-1 Alianza Cutral Co Ferro Carril Oeste (BUE) 2-1 2-1 Güemes (Santiago del Estero)Guemes out. San Lorenzo de Almagro 4-1 3-0 Guaraní Antonio Franco Vélez Sarsfield 3-0 2-1 Concepción Fútbol Club Quarterfinals Boca Juniors 1-1 3-2 Olimpo
Olimpo (Bahia Blanca) out. Ferro Carril Oeste (BUE) 0-0 4-0 Deportivo Español Newell's Old Boys 3-1 2-1 Belgrano (COR)
Belgrano out. San Lorenzo de Almagro 1-1 0-0 Vélez Sarsfield Note: San Lorenzo de Almagro progressed after extra time and pen. 4-3 in the second match. Semifinals Boca Juniors 2-1 0-0 San Lorenzo de Almagro Newell's Old Boys 1-0 1-1 Ferro Carril Oeste (BUE) Final Boca Juniors 0-2 4-1 Newell's Old Boys
Unfortunate finish for Newell's Old Boys.
To Libertadores cup 1986: Boca Juniors.