1960 Copa Libertadores
The 1960 Copa de Campeones de América was the first season of the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier club tournament. Seven association's clubs entered the first competition, with three not sending a representative. The first match of the tournament was played between Uruguayan side Peñarol and Bolivian side Jorge Wilstermann on April 19 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 19 - June 19 |
| Teams | 7 (from 7 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Peñarol (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Olimpia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 13 |
| Goals scored | 39 (3 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Alberto Spencer (7 goals) |
During that game, Ausberto García of Jorge Wilstermann became the first player to move the ball in the tournament setting the motions for what is to become one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. Carlos Borges of Peñarol scored the first goal of the tournament, with teammate and legendary figure Alberto Spencer scoring the first hat-trick.
Peñarol would go to become the first South American club champion after defeating the Olimpia in the finals. With the subsequent results on later editions, Peñarol became the most successful club in the competition until 1973.