The Primera División de Fútbol Profesional Clausura 2001 season (officially "Torneo Clausura 2001") started on February 3, 2001, and finished on June 30, 2001. The season saw C.D. Águila win its 13th league title after a 2–1 victory over C.D. FAS in the final. It was also the last time El Salvador used promotion and relegation on a per-season basis. This saw C.D. San Luis become the last team to be relegated to the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño after competing in the first division for under six months. As of the following tournament (Apertura 2001), promotion and relegation were changed to once a year, and decided on aggregate points over both Apertura and Clausura seasons.

Team information

Further changes

Santa Clara sold their spot to San Luis for 75, 000 dollars.

Personnel and sponsoring

Managerial changes

During the season

Promotion and relegation

Promoted from Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of February 3, 2001. Relegated to Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño as of June 30, 2001.

League standings

Semifinals 1st leg

Semifinals 2nd leg

Final

Final Rematch

List of foreign players in the league

This is a list of foreign players in Apertura 2001. The following players: ADET C.D. Águila Alianza F.C. Atletico Balboa Atletico Marte (player released mid season) (player Injured mid season) Injury replacement player Dragon C.D. FAS C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo Municipal Limeno San Luis Talpa

Top scorers