1966 Torneo Descentralizado
| Season | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Universitario 11th Primera División title |
| Relegated | FBC Melgar Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín Octavio Espinoza Carlos Concha |
| 1967 Copa Libertadores | Universitario Sport Boys |
| Top goalscorer | Teofilo Cubillas (19) |
← 1965 1967 → | |
The 1966 Campeonato Descentralizado, the top category of Peruvian football, was the first Torneo Descentralizado. Four non-capital teams were invited to this tournament increasing the number of teams from 10 to 14. Each team played 26 home and away fixtures. The champion and runner-up qualified for the Copa Libertadores 1967. The national champion was Universitario de Deportes. Four teams were relegated. The last-placed team was relegated as well as three of the invited teams.
Teams
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| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín | Trujillo | Mansiche | 25,000 | Grass |
| Alianza Lima | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Carlos Concha | Callao | Miguel Grau | 15,000 | Grass |
| Centro Iqueño | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Defensor Arica | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Defensor Lima | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Deportivo Municipal | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| FBC Melgar | Arequipa | Mariano Melgar | 20,000 | Grass |
| Mariscal Sucre FC | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Miguel Grau | Piura | Miguel Grau (Piura) | 25,000 | Grass |
| Octavio Espinoza | Ica | José Picasso Peratta | 8,000 | Grass |
| Sport Boys | Callao | Miguel Grau | 15,000 | Grass |
| Sporting Cristal | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
| Universitario de Deportes | Lima | Nacional | 45,750 | Grass |
League table
Standings
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1966 National Champions - 11th title
Top scorers
| Player | Nationality | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teofilo Cubillas |  Peru
|
19 | Alianza Lima |
External links
- Peru 1966 season at RSSSF
- Peruvian Football League News Template:Es