Publication date: 29 Jul 2025
About the Copa Libertadores
The CONMEBOL Libertadores (Copa Libertadores de América) is an annual football tournament among the best clubs in South America.
The cup is named after the historical leaders of the War for Independence of the Spanish colonies in the Americas.
There are 47 clubs taking part in the current tournament. They compete against each other for 6-8 months. There are 3 stages in total: First Stage, Second stage, Playoffs.
2025 Copa Libertadores
The tournament kicked off on February 5 and will run until November 29. The first qualifying round has already provided several interesting matches: Monagas confidently beat Defensor Sporting (2:0), while Nacional Asuncion and Alianza Lima tied (1:1).
It’s even hotter! Ahead are the return matches of the first round and the start of the second qualifying stage, where the teams will fight for tickets to the group stage. The matches between Deportes Iquique and Santa Fe and Strongest and Bahia are especially interesting.
The Libertadores Cup is always high speed, emotions and incredible goals. We follow the matches and expect new surprises from the best clubs in South America!
History of the Copa Libertadores de América
The Copa Libertadores is the premier club tournament in South America, comparable in prestige to the UEFA Champions League. Founded in 1960, it brings together the strongest teams on the continent.
The first winner was Uruguayan Peñarol, and in the following years, clubs from Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil dominated. Santos with Pele brought Brazil its first trophy in 1963, and Independiente set a record by winning the Cup seven times, including four in a row (1972–1975).
Over time, the tournament has expanded and its winners have come from many different countries. In 1989, Atletico Nacional became the first Colombian champion, and in 2008, LDU Quito brought victory to Ecuador. In 2019, the final was changed to a single match on a neutral field.
Today, the Copa Libertadores is one of the most spectacular tournaments in the world, attracting millions of spectators. It continues to write history, delighting fans with dramatic matches and new legends.
Winners of the previous seasons
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2024 | Monumental Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Botofago (Brazil) 3:1 Atletico Mineiro (Brazil) |
| 2023 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Fluminense (Argentina) 2:1 Boca Juniors (Argentina) |
| 2021 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay | Palmeiras (Brazil) 2:1 Flamengo (Brazil) |
2026 Copa Libertadores
According to preliminary information, the new season of the CONMEBOL Cup will be held from February 10 to November 21, 2025.
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