1979 Campeonato Nacional Primera División

The 1979 Campeonato Nacional was Chilean football top tier's 47th season. Colo-Colo was the tournament's champion, winning its twelfth title.

Liguilla Pre-Copa Libertadores

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Liguilla Play-off match

O'Higgins qualified to 1980 Copa Libertadores

Promotion/relegation Liguilla

* There was no promotion or relegation.