1997 Copa Libertadores

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

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

Americas

 * Latin America: Sportsnet, TSN, TVC Sports, Cable Mágico Deportes and Best Cable Sports
 * Caribbean: Flow Sports
 * 🇵🇪 Peru: Global Televisión