The 1989 Supercopa Libertadores was the second edition of the

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's new international

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club tournament. The competition was won by

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, who clinched their first title by beating fellow

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side, Independiente in the finals.Supercopa Libertadores 1989
by Pablo Ciullini, Julio Bovi Diogo and Guillermo Rivera on the

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The competition was dominated by the

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teams, with three of the four semi-finalists coming from Argentina, namely, Boca Juniors, Independiente and

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. The final between Boca Juniors and Independiente marked the first time in South American club history that both finalists in any competition had come from the same country. As the new reigning

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champions, Colombian side

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were admitted into the competition increasing the number of competitors to 14.

First round

The matches were played from 3 October to 10 October. Teams from the same nation could not be drawn against one another. Racing Club, as the title holders, entered the competition at the quarterfinal stage.

also advanced to that same stage after a draw of lots. *

received a bye to the quarter-finals

Quarter-finals

The matches were played from 18 October to 1 November.

Semi-finals

The matches were played from 8 November to 16 November.

Finals

References

{{Supercopa Sudamericana Seasons Supercopa Libertadores 2

First round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Finals

See also

References