1963 Copa Libertadores
The 1963 Copa de Campeones de América was the fourth season of South America's premier club football tournament. Nine teams entered with Bolivia and Venezuela not sending a representative.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 7 – September 11 |
| Teams | 9 (from 8 confederations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Santos (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Boca Juniors |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 19 |
| Goals scored | 63 (3.32 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | José Sanfilippo (7 goals) |
This competition was notable for the participation of many world class stars such as José Sanfilippo, Pelé, Garrincha, Antonio Rattín, Alberto Spencer, Jairzinho, among others. The Alvinegro da Vila, usually regarded as the greatest football club team ever, defeated their semifinal and final opponents in stylish fashion which included a 0–4 victory over Botafogo in the fable Estádio do Maracanã, and a 1–2 win in La Bombonera, home of Boca Juniors. In a classic South American match-up, defending champions Santos defeated the Xeneixes on both legs of the final to retain the title.