1997 Copa Libertadores

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.

Teams

Group stage

River Plate bye to the second round as holders.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Bracket

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Finals

Champion

Top goalscorers

11 goals

• Alberto Acosta

9 goals

• Antonio Vidal González

8 goals

• Ivo Basay

Broadcasting rights

Americas

• Latin America: Sportsnet, TSN, TVC Sports, Cable Mágico Deportes and Best Cable Sports
• Caribbean: Flow Sports
• Peru: Global Televisión

External links

• Copa Libertadores 1997 by Karel Stokkermans at RSSSF