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Copa do Atlântico

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The South American Copa do Atlântico was a football competition played in 1956 and the third continental-wide tournament in the history of the sport. The trophy was recognized International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). This and South American Championship of Champions tournament is seen as one of the precursors of the Copa Libertadores and is considered, along with the Copa Río de La Plata, as an important stepping stone towards the creation of the South American club tournament.

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Argentine

  • River Plate (1956 Argentine Primera División Champion)
  • Lanús (1956 Argentine Primera División 2nd place)
  • Boca Juniors (1956 Argentine Primera División 3rd place)
  • Racing (1956 Argentine Primera División 4th place)
  • San Lorenzo (1956 Argentine Primera División 8th place)

    • Brazil

  • São Paulo (1956 Torneio Rio – São Paulo Champions)
  • Santos (1956 Campeonato Paulista Champions)
  • Corinthians (1956 Campeonato Paulista 2nd place)
  • Fluminense (1956 Campeonato Carioca 2nd place)
  • America (RJ) (1956 Campeonato Carioca 5th place)

    • Uruguay

  • Nacional (1956 Uruguayan Primera División Champion)
  • Peñarol (1956 Uruguayan Primera División 2nd place)
  • Defensor Sporting (1956 Uruguayan Primera División 4th place)
  • Montevideo Wanderers (1956 Uruguayan Primera División 5th place)
  • Danubio (1956 Uruguayan Primera División 8th place)

    • Fase 1

  • Fluminense by drawing directly joined in the second stage.
  • The contest between Danubio e Corinthians was defined in penalties with Corinthians won 4x2.

    • Finals

  • The first game of the finals was held on July 19 in La Bombonera Stadium, the second game scheduled for Pacaembu Stadium turned out to not occur, since the Boca Juniors became angry with the possible third match to be held in São Paulo. Corinthians was declared champion for W.O.

    • References

    Copa do Atlântico Wikipedia
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