1961 Copa Libertadores
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Short description The 1961 Copa de Campeones de América was the second season of the competition, South America's prized football tournament. Nine teams entered, two more than the previous season, with Venezuela not sending a representative. In order to further enhance the competition, CONMEBOL maintained the criteria of having regional clashes in order to take advantage of the cross-border rivalries
Although Peñarol also won their national league, this became the first and, so far, only time the defending champions did not qualify automatically to the next edition. Nevertheless, the Manyas successfully defended their title by defeating Palmeiras in the final.
Qualified teams
| Country | Team | Qualification method | App | Last | Previous Best |
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| File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina 1 berth |
Independiente | 1960 Primera División champion | first | ||
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Jorge Wilstermann | 1960 Copa Simón Bolívar champion | 2nd | 1960 | preliminary round |
| File:Flag of Brazil (1889–1960).svg Brazil 1 berth |
Palmeiras | 1960 Taça Brasil champion | first | ||
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Colo-Colo | 1960 Primera División champion | first | ||
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Santa Fe | 1960 Campeonato Profesional champion | first | ||
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Barcelona | 1960 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol champion | first | ||
| File:Flag of Paraguay (1954-1988).svg Paraguay 1 berth |
Olimpia | 1960 Primera División champion | 2nd | 1960 | runner-up |
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Universitario | 1960 Primera División champion | first | ||
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Peñarol | 1960 Primera División champion | 2nd | 1960 | champion |
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Format
Each match-up was a two-team group stage. Because of the increase in participants, a preliminary group was implemented in the competition, with the rest following the previous season's format. Wins were awarded two points, 1 point for a draw, and no points for a loss. The team with the most points after a home and away game advanced to the next stage.
If the teams still remained tied, goal difference became a factor. A one-game playoff would be implemented in case the teams were still tied. A draw of lots was to become the last solution to breaking a tie. Controversially, Independiente Santa Fe and Jorge Wilstermann tied on points which would have required a playoff; CONMEBOL, however, scrapped the idea and decided that the last semifinal slot was to be given by a draw of lots which the Colombians won.
Tournament bracket
Preliminary round
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| Template:Flagicon Santa Fe | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 |
| Template:Flagicon Barcelona | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 1 |
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First round
Group 1
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| Template:Flagicon Olimpia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 2 |
| Template:Flagicon Colo-Colo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 2 |
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Group 2
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| Template:Flagicon Peñarol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 2 |
| Template:Flagicon Universitario | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 2 |
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Group 3
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| Template:Flagicon Palmeiras | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| Template:Flagicon Independiente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
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Group 4
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| Template:Flagicon Santa Fe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Template:Flagicon Jorge Wilstermann | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
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Semifinals
Four teams were drawn into two groups of two teams each. In each group, teams played against each other home and away. The top team in each group advanced to the Finals.
Group A
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| Template:Flagicon Palmeiras | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 3 |
| Template:Flagicon Santa Fe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 |
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Group B
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| Template:Flagicon Peñarol | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| Template:Flagicon Olimpia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
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Finals
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| Template:Flagicon Peñarol | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Template:Flagicon Palmeiras | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 1 |
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Champion
| Copa Libertadores de América 1961 Winner |
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| Template:Flagicon Peñarol Second Title |
Top goalscorers
References
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