The 1997 edition of

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was won by Cruzeiro of Brazil, after defeating

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of Peru in the final. This was Cruzeiro's second title, their first being the

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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 *

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9 goals *

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8 goals * Ivo Basay

Broadcasting rights

Americas

* Latin America:

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External links

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