1976 Copa Interamericana

The 1976 Copa Interamericana was the 5th. edition of the Copa Interamericana. The final was contested by Argentine Club Atlético Independiente (champion of 1975 Copa Libertadores) and Mexican team Atlético Español (winner of 1975 CONCACAF Champions' Cup). The final was played under a two-leg format in August 1976. Both matches were held in Estadio Olímpico, Caracas, Venezuela.

1976 Copa Interamericana
EventCopa Interamericana
(tied on points and goal difference,
Independiente won 4–2 on penalties)
First leg
DateAugust 26, 1976
VenueEstadio Olímpico, Caracas
RefereeMario Fiorenza (Venezuela)
Second leg
DateAugust 29, 1976
VenueEstadio Olímpico, Caracas
RefereeVicente Llobregat (Venezuela)

In the first leg, both teams tied 2–2, while the second leg was also a tie, 0–0. As both teams equaled in points and goal difference, a penalty shoot-out was carried out to decide a champion. Independiente won 4–2 on penalties, therefore the Argentine team won their third and consecutive Interamericana trophy.

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