1968 Copa Libertadores

The 1968 Copa Libertadores was the ninth edition of the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier association football competition. It was played between January 27 and May 16. A record 21 teams participated in this edition.

1968 Copa Libertadores
1968 Copa Libertadores de América
1968 Copa Libertadores da América
Tournament details
DatesJanuary 27 - May 16
Teams21 (from 10 confederations)
Final positions
Champions Estudiantes (LP) (1st title)
Runners-up Palmeiras
Tournament statistics
Matches played93
Goals scored230 (2.47 per match)
Top scorer(s) Tupãzinho (11 goals)

This edition brought the explosive debut of a humble team from the city of La Plata, capital of the Buenos Aires province, that did not find itself in the plateau of Argentine football. Estudiantes de La Plata, an authentic stranger in the highest levels of South American football, surpassed all expectations as they eliminated defending champions Racing and Independiente (two denominated "great" ones in Argentina as well as each having already won the tournament before).

With a talented prospect by the name of Juan Ramón Verón, the pincharatas beat Palmeiras 20 in a playoff after the final series finished 22 on points. Estudiantes conquered the title with an original style which emphasized athleticism and strategic preparation.

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