1979 in Brazilian football
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| Season | 1979 |
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The year 1979 was the 78th season of competitive football (soccer) in Brazil.
Semifinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coritiba | 2-3 | Vasco da Gama | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Palmeiras | 3-4 | Internacional | 2-3 | 1-1 |
Final
Internacional declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro champions by aggregate score of 4-1.
State championship champions
(1)In 1979, two editions of the Rio de Janeiro State Championship were played because Guanabara State's and Rio de Janeiro State's football federations merged in 1978. The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation organized both competitions, which were won by Flamengo.
Youth competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Copa São Paulo de Juniores | Marília |
Other competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Taça Minas Gerais | Atlético Mineiro |
| Torneio de Integração da Amazônia | Rio Branco |
