The 1991 Supercopa Libertadores was the fourth season of the

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, a club

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tournament for past

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winners. The tournament was won by Cruzeiro, who beat River Plate 3–2 on aggregate in the final. As the new reigning

champions, Chilean side

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were admitted into the competition. Former Copa Libertadores winners

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did not take part.

Qualified teams

Up until the middle of 1991, 15 teams had won the

at least once since its inaugural season in 1960; however, only 14 teams participated as

declined to play in the tournament.

Bracket

First round

Teams from the same nation could not be drawn against one another. Olimpia, as the title holders, entered the competition at the quarterfinal stage. Independiente also advanced to that same stage after the initial draw.

Qualified teams

Bracket

First round

Quarterfinals

Semi-finals

Final

See also

External links