Copa Libertadores Finals Overview: Records, Rivalries, and Final Moments

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Twenty five clubs from seven nations have claimed the crown across the 62 editions of this continental competition. A new final has arrived, marking a singular moment in Copa Libertadores history. Throughout its long arc, Argentina has supplied the most champions by a wide margin with 25 titles, while Brazil follows with 22. Goal reports.

In 2019 the title was decided by a dramatic clash between River Plate and Flamengo. The Brazilians edged the trophy in a tense Lima finale. The year 2020 produced a fully Brazilian finale between Palmeiras and Santos, with Palmeiras emerging 1-0 on the hour mark, earning their second Libertadores title after more than two decades without a championship. Goal reports.

The 2021 final again pitted Brazilian clubs, and Palmeiras triumphed once more with a 2–1 victory over Flamengo at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, securing two-time Americas champions status. Goal reports.

Hegemony continued in 2022 as Flamengo faced Athletico Paranaense, ending with a 1–0 win for Flamengo thanks to a strike from Gabriel Barbosa. Goal reports.

By 2023 Boca Juniors managed to break through the Brazilian strength, earning a shot in the final against Fluminense at the iconic Maracaná on November 4. Goal reports.

Below is a concise view of every final in the cup’s history, outlining how the title rounds have unfolded across different eras and rivalries. Goal reports.

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