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1997 Copa Libertadores

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Champions
  
Cruzeiro (2nd title)

Champion
  
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube

Top scorer
  
Alberto Acosta

Goals scored
  
247

Runners-up
  
Sporting Cristal

Dates
  
19 Feb 1997 – 13 Aug 1997

Teams
  
21

Matches played
  
90

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1998 Copa Libertadores, 1996 Copa Libertadores, 1976 Copa Libertadores, 1995 Copa Libertadores, 1994 Copa Libertadores

The 1997 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Cruzeiro of Brazil, after defeating Sporting Cristal of Peru in the final. The Brazilian team also won the tournament in 1976. Cruzeiro's 1997 championship is the only time any club has won the Libertadores after losing the first 3 matches in the competition.

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Group stage

River Plate bye to the second round as holders.

Top goalscorers

11 goals

  • Alberto Acosta

    • 9 goals

  • Antonio Vidal González

    • 8 goals

  • Ivo Basay

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    References

    1997 Copa Libertadores Wikipedia
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