The 1997 edition of
Copa Libertadores was won by
Cruzeiro of Brazil, after defeating
Sporting Cristal of Peru in the final. This was Cruzeiro's second title, their first being the
1976
Events January
* January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force.
* January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea.
* January 11 – The 1976 ...
edition. Cruzeiro's 1997 championship is the only time any club has won the Libertadores after losing the first 3 matches in the competition.
Teams
Group stage
River Plate bye to the second round as holders.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Bracket
Round of 16
Quarter-Finals
Semi-Finals
Finals
Champion
Top goalscorers
11 goals
*
Alberto Acosta
9 goals
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Antonio Vidal González
8 goals
*
Ivo Basay
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External links
Copa Libertadores 1997 by Karel Stokkermansat
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