Copa Libertadores 1967
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The Copa Libertadores 1967 (full name is Copa Libertadores de América) was the 8th edition of the annual football tournament in which 19 teams participated from South American nations. The 1966 winners and runners-up of every nation that belonged to the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL
)took part in the seasonal tournament. The only exceptions were Uruguay
, which had its defending champion Peñarol and league champion participate, and Brazil
, whose runner-up Santos declined to play.
The tournament was divided into three rounds; the first group stage, the second group stage, and the final. The first group stage had 19 teams, divided into three groups of six, seven, and eight. The best two teams of each group qualified for the second group stage. The six teams joined Peñarol in two groups of three and four. The best team in each group qualified for the final. The champion was Racing
of Argentina
who beat Nacional
of Uruguay
.
, the title holders, had a bye
to the next round.
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
)took part in the seasonal tournament. The only exceptions were Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
, which had its defending champion Peñarol and league champion participate, and Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, whose runner-up Santos declined to play.
The tournament was divided into three rounds; the first group stage, the second group stage, and the final. The first group stage had 19 teams, divided into three groups of six, seven, and eight. The best two teams of each group qualified for the second group stage. The six teams joined Peñarol in two groups of three and four. The best team in each group qualified for the final. The champion was Racing
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
of Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
who beat Nacional
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
of Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
.
Qualified teams
| Country | Team | Qualification method |
|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... 1 berth |
Peñarol C.A. Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but... |
1966 Copa de Campeones winners |
 Argentina2 berths |
Racing Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
1966 Primera División 1966 in Argentine football 1966 saw Racing Club win the league title, it would be their last national title for 35 years. Argentina played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals.-League table:-Relegation:-Copa Libertadores:... champion |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
1966 Primera División 1966 in Argentine football 1966 saw Racing Club win the league title, it would be their last national title for 35 years. Argentina played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals.-League table:-Relegation:-Copa Libertadores:... runner-up |
|
2 berths |
Bolívar Club Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
1966 Copa Simón Bolívar champion |
| 31 de Octubre Club 31 de Octubre Club 31 de Octubre is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz. Founded on 21 November 1954, it currently plays in Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano, holding home games at Estadio Hernando Siles, with a 42,000-seat capacity.-History:... |
1966 Copa Simón Bolívar runner-up | |
2 berth |
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
1966 Taça Brasil Taça Brasil The Taça Brasil was a Brazilian national football competition which was contested from 1959 to 1968. It is considered by many historians the most important football tournament in Brazil at the time and is compared, in importance level, to the current Campeonato Brasileiro.Bahia, Cruzeiro and... champion |
| Santos | 1966 Taça Brasil Taça Brasil The Taça Brasil was a Brazilian national football competition which was contested from 1959 to 1968. It is considered by many historians the most important football tournament in Brazil at the time and is compared, in importance level, to the current Campeonato Brasileiro.Bahia, Cruzeiro and... runner-up |
|
2 berths |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
1966 Primera División champion |
| Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
1966 Primera División runner-up | |
2 berths |
Independiente Santa Fe Independiente Santa Fe Independiente Santafe is a professional Colombian First Division football club based in Bogotá. It has won six First Division titles and two Copa Colombia titles.... |
1966 DIMAYOR champion |
| Independiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
1966 DIMAYOR runner-up | |
2 berths |
Barcelona | 1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol 1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol The 1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol was the 8th national championship for football teams in Ecuador. Barcelona won their third national title. They qualified to the 1967 Copa Libertadores along with Emelec.-Qualified teams:... champion |
| Emelec Club Sport Emelec Club Sport Emelec is a Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil that is best known for their professional football team. The football team plays in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of professional football in the country.... |
1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol 1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol The 1966 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol was the 8th national championship for football teams in Ecuador. Barcelona won their third national title. They qualified to the 1967 Copa Libertadores along with Emelec.-Qualified teams:... runner-up |
|
| Paraguay Paraguay Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the... 2 berths |
Cerro Porteño Cerro Porteño Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay... |
1966 Primera División champion |
| Guaraní Club Guaraní Club Guaraní is a Paraguayan football team, based in the neighbourhood of Dos Bocas in outer Asunción, founded in 1903.-History:Club Guaraní is the second oldest Paraguayan football club. It was founded in 1903 under the name of "Football Club Guarani" and its first president was Juan Patri... |
1966 Primera División runner-up | |
2 berths |
Universitario Universitario de Deportes Club Universitario de Deportes, also known as Universitario, or more popularly as [La] "U", is a Peruvian football club located in Lima. It is the most successful football club in Peru. The club was founded in 1924 under the name Federación Universitaria by students of the National University of... |
1966 Torneo Descentralizado champion |
| Sport Boys Sport Boys Sport Boys Association is a Peruvian football club, playing in the port city of Callao. It was founded on Peru's independence day, July 28, 1927.... |
1966 Torneo Descentralizado runner-up | |
1 berth |
Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
1966 Primera División winner |
2 berths |
Deportivo Italia Deportivo Italia Deportivo Petare Fútbol Club is a Venezuelan football club based in Caracas. Formed in 1948 as "Deportivo Italia F.C.", the club after fifty years merged with "Deportivo Chacao F.C." in 1998, and was called Deportivo Italchacao for eight years... |
1966 Venezuelan Primera División champion |
| Deportivo Galicia Deportivo Galicia Deportivo Galicia Fútbol Club is a traditional football club from Venezuela. Founded in Caracas, the club moved, in 2005, to Maracay, in the state of Aragua, when its name changed to Galicia de Aragua.-Titles:... |
1966 Venezuelan Primera División runners-up |
Tie-breaking criteria
At each stage of the tournament teams receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and no points for a loss. If two or more teams are equal on points, the following criteria will be applied to determine the ranking in the group stage:- a one-game playoffOne-game playoffA one-game playoff, sometimes known as a pennant playoff or play-in game, is a tiebreaker in certain sports—usually but not always professional—to determine which of two teams, tied in the final standings, will qualify for a post-season tournament...
; - superior goal difference;
- draw of lots.
First round
Sixteen teams were drawn into two groups of six and one group of five. In each group, teams played against each other home-and-away. The top two teams in each group advanced to the Second round. PeñarolC.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
, the title holders, had a bye
Bye (sports)
A bye, in sports and other competitive activities, most commonly refers to the practice of allowing a player or team to advance to the next round of a playoff tournament without playing...
to the next round.
Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CruzeiroCruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 16 |
 UniversitarioUniversitario de Deportes Club Universitario de Deportes, also known as Universitario, or more popularly as [La] "U", is a Peruvian football club located in Lima. It is the most successful football club in Peru. The club was founded in 1924 under the name Federación Universitaria by students of the National University of... |
11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Sport Boys Sport Boys Sport Boys Association is a Peruvian football club, playing in the port city of Callao. It was founded on Peru's independence day, July 28, 1927.... |
5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | |
 Deportivo GaliciaDeportivo Galicia Deportivo Galicia Fútbol Club is a traditional football club from Venezuela. Founded in Caracas, the club moved, in 2005, to Maracay, in the state of Aragua, when its name changed to Galicia de Aragua.-Titles:... |
5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | |
| Deportivo Italia Deportivo Italia Deportivo Petare Fútbol Club is a Venezuelan football club based in Caracas. Formed in 1948 as "Deportivo Italia F.C.", the club after fifty years merged with "Deportivo Chacao F.C." in 1998, and was called Deportivo Italchacao for eight years... |
4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | |
| Santos |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group 2
| Teams | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RacingRacing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
17 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 22 |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
15 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 20 |
 Independiente Santa FeIndependiente Santa Fe Independiente Santafe is a professional Colombian First Division football club based in Bogotá. It has won six First Division titles and two Copa Colombia titles.... |
8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 22 | |
 BolívarClub Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21 | |
| Independiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 22 | |
| 31 de Octubre Club 31 de Octubre Club 31 de Octubre is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz. Founded on 21 November 1954, it currently plays in Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano, holding home games at Estadio Hernando Siles, with a 42,000-seat capacity.-History:... |
5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 29 | |
Group 3
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NacionalClub Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
19 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 12 | 22 |
 Colo-ColoColo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
15 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 28 | 2 |
| Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
13 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | |
 GuaraníClub Guaraní Club Guaraní is a Paraguayan football team, based in the neighbourhood of Dos Bocas in outer Asunción, founded in 1903.-History:Club Guaraní is the second oldest Paraguayan football club. It was founded in 1903 under the name of "Football Club Guarani" and its first president was Juan Patri... |
10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 3 |
 EmelecClub Sport Emelec Club Sport Emelec is a Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil that is best known for their professional football team. The football team plays in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of professional football in the country.... |
9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 24 | |
| Barcelona Barcelona Sporting Club Barcelona Sporting Club is an Ecuadorian sports club based in Guayaquil, known best for its professional football team. They currently play in the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of football in the country, and hold the distinction of being the only team to have never been relegated.With... |
9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 24 | |
| Cerro Porteño Cerro Porteño Club Cerro Porteño is a professional Paraguayan football club, based in the neighbourhood of Barrio Obrero in Asunción. Founded in 1912, Cerro has won 28 Primera División titles and is one of the most popular football club in Paraguay... |
9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 26 | |
Semifinals
Seven teams were drawn into two groups, one of four and the other of three. In each group, teams played against each other home-and-away. The top team in each group advanced to the Finals.Group 1
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Universitario Universitario de Deportes Club Universitario de Deportes, also known as Universitario, or more popularly as [La] "U", is a Peruvian football club located in Lima. It is the most successful football club in Peru. The club was founded in 1924 under the name Federación Universitaria by students of the National University of... |
9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| River Plate Club Atlético River Plate Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football.... |
3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
| Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
Group 2
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
| Peñarol |
3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
Final
| Team | Agg. | |Team | 1st leg | 2nd leg | Playoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
2-1 | Nacional Club Nacional de Football Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División.... |
0-0 | 0-0 | 2-1 |
Champion
| Copa Libertadores 1967 Winners |
|---|
 |
| Racing Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... First Title |