The Torneo Plácido Galindo was a knockout competition played by 42 football teams.

The Torneo Plácido Galindo was played during the 1989 Copa América with only Peruvian Primera División teams.

The 42 clubs were divided into 5 groups and the top teams advanced to the quarterfinals.

Although Defensor Lima won the tournament, they qualified to Regional II's Liguilla Playoffs.

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