The 1971 Torneo Descentralizado was the 55th season of the highest division of Peruvian football. The number of teams increased from 14 to 16 teams as four teams gained promotion. The last three teams were relegated from the first division.
The national champion was Universitario. ADO, Octavio Espinosa and Porvenir Miraflores were relegated.
Teams Team changes Promoted from1970 Segunda División Promoted from1971 Copa Perú Relegated from1970 Primera División ADO Melgar Unión Tumán José Gálvez Deportivo SIMA Atlético Grau
Stadia locations
Team City ADO Callao Alianza Lima La Victoria, Lima Atlético Torino Talara Carlos A. Mannucci Trujillo Defensor Arica Breña, Lima Defensor Lima Breña, Lima Deportivo Municipal Cercado de Lima José Gálvez Chimbote Juan Aurich Chiclayo Melgar Arequipa Octavio Espinosa Ica Porvenir Miraflores Miraflores, Lima Sport Boys Callao Sporting Cristal Rímac, Lima Unión Tumán Tumán Universitario Breña, Lima
League table Standings
Results
Top scorers Player Nationality Goals ClubManuel Mellán25Deportivo Municipal
See also 1971 Peruvian Segunda División 1971 Copa Perú
External links Peru 1971 season at RSSSF Peruvian Football League News