1997 Copa Libertadores

1997 Copa Libertadores de América
Libertadores 1997
Tournament details
DatesFebruary 19 - August 13
Teams21 (from 10 associations)
Final positions
ChampionsBrazil Cruzeiro (2nd title)
Runners-upPeru Sporting Cristal
Tournament statistics
Matches played90
Goals scored247 (2.74 per match)
Top scorer(s)Argentina Alberto Acosta (11 goals)
1996
1998

The 1997 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Cruzeiro of Brazil, after defeating Sporting Cristal of Peru in the final. This was Cruzeiro's second title, their first being the 1976 edition. Cruzeiro's 1997 championship is the only time any club has won the Libertadores after losing the first 3 matches in the competition.


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