2005 Copa Libertadores

The 2005 Copa Libertadores was the 46th edition of the Copa Libertadores. The champion also qualified for the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship.

2005 Copa Libertadores
2005 Copa Toyota Libertadores de América
2005 Copa Toyota Libertadores da América
Tournament details
DatesFebruary 1 - July 14
Teams38 (from 11 associations)
Final positions
Champions São Paulo (3rd title)
Runners-up Atlético Paranaense
Tournament statistics
Matches played138
Goals scored412 (2.99 per match)
Top scorer(s) Santiago Salcedo (9)
Best player(s) Rogério Ceni

It was the first time ever that two teams from the same country reached the final. This year's tournament was also the first Copa Libertadores to employ the away goals rule in knockout ties. São Paulo won the tournament, becoming the first Brazilian team to win the cup on three occasions.

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