The First Stage of the
2009 Copa Santander Libertadores ran from January 27 to February 5.
Format
Twelve teams qualified into this rounds and each will play a
two-legged tie
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, one at home and one away. The winner of each tie will advance to the
Second Stage
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. The teams will earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss. The team with the most points advances. The following criteria will be used for breaking ties on points:
#Goal difference
#Goals scored
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Away goals
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Results
Team #1 played the first leg at home.
Matches
First leg
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Second Leg
''Independiente Medellín advances on points 4–1.''
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''Deportivo Cuenca advances on goal difference.''
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''Estudiantes advances on away goals.''
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''Palmeiras advances on points 6–0.''
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''Universidad de Chile advances on away goals.''
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''Nacional advances on points 4–1.''
External links
CONMEBOL's official website{{in lang, es
First Stage