The Torneo Plácido Galindo was a knockout competition played by 42

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teams.

History

1989

The Torneo Plácido Galindo was played during the

1989 Copa América The Copa América 1989 football tournament was hosted by Brazil, from 1 to 16 July. All ten CONMEBOL member nations participated. Brazil won their fourth Copa América, and first since 1949, by beating Uruguay 1–0 in the final match at the ...

with only

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teams. The 42 clubs were divided into 5 groups and the top teams advanced to the quarterfinals. Although

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won the tournament, they qualified to Regional II's Liguilla Playoffs.

Champions

Titles by club

External links

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