Copa Libertadores 1966
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The 1966 Copa Libertadores de América was the seventh edition of the Copa Libertadores, the premier South American club football tournament, organized by CONMEBOL
. Colombia
and Brazil
did not send the representatives. This became the first edition to carry, officially, the name "Copa Libertadores". Also, this edition became the first club competition of the world to include the runners-up of each of its participating associattion. Despite the fact that Colombian and Brazilian clubs did not participate, this tournament saw a record 95 matches being played out to determine this year's champion.
Colombia did not send a representative due to the disaggreements between CONMEBOL and the Colombian football federations, ADEFútbol and FEDEBOL. The Brazilians protested the inclusion of the runners-up of each nation and argued that the tournament should be reserved for national champions. that led them to become denatured and the powers reserved only for the champions, in addition to the priority order they gave their inter state tournaments and the many unattractive ecounters-to-come against teams from the "Pacific", the Brazilian clubs opted for tours around the world instead as they were seen more economically rewarding. Not having any economic incentives, CONMEBOL was forced to allow clubs the freedom of whether they participated or not. This trend will continue for the next 5 editions.
After winning each of their home legs, Peñarol
and River Plate
required a playoff to break the deadlock. The match was played in the Estadio Nacional
of Santiago
, Chile
. River Plate will finish the first half 2-0 and was in cruise control towards its first title. Incredibly, the manyas managed to revert the disadvantage to push this match into extra time. With two more goals, the final score of 2-4 meant that Peñarol became the first three-time winners of the competition. The spectacular collapse of River Plate in the second half led the club to being known, even now, as the "gallinas
".
, the title holders, had a bye
to the next round.
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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...
. Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
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...
did not send the representatives. This became the first edition to carry, officially, the name "Copa Libertadores". Also, this edition became the first club competition of the world to include the runners-up of each of its participating associattion. Despite the fact that Colombian and Brazilian clubs did not participate, this tournament saw a record 95 matches being played out to determine this year's champion.
Colombia did not send a representative due to the disaggreements between CONMEBOL and the Colombian football federations, ADEFútbol and FEDEBOL. The Brazilians protested the inclusion of the runners-up of each nation and argued that the tournament should be reserved for national champions. that led them to become denatured and the powers reserved only for the champions, in addition to the priority order they gave their inter state tournaments and the many unattractive ecounters-to-come against teams from the "Pacific", the Brazilian clubs opted for tours around the world instead as they were seen more economically rewarding. Not having any economic incentives, CONMEBOL was forced to allow clubs the freedom of whether they participated or not. This trend will continue for the next 5 editions.
After winning each of their home legs, 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...
and 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....
required a playoff to break the deadlock. The match was played in the Estadio Nacional
Estadio Nacional de Chile
The Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is the national stadium of Chile, and is located in the Ñuñoa district of Santiago). It is the largest stadium in Chile with an official capacity of 47,000, and is part of a 62 ha sporting complex which also features tennis courts, an aquatics center, a...
of Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. River Plate will finish the first half 2-0 and was in cruise control towards its first title. Incredibly, the manyas managed to revert the disadvantage to push this match into extra time. With two more goals, the final score of 2-4 meant that Peñarol became the first three-time winners of the competition. The spectacular collapse of River Plate in the second half led the club to being known, even now, as the "gallinas
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".
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 |
Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
1965 Copa de Campeones winners |
 Argentina1 berth |
Boca Juniors | 1965 Primera División Primera División Argentina 1965 -Overview:It was performed in 18 teams, and Boca Juniors won the championship.-League standings:... 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.... |
1965 Primera División Primera División Argentina 1965 -Overview:It was performed in 18 teams, and Boca Juniors won the championship.-League standings:... runner-up |
|
1 berth |
Deportivo Municipal Deportivo Municipal de La Paz Club Deportivo Municipal de La Paz is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz. Founded on 20 October 1944, it currently plays in Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano, holding home games at Estadio Luis Lastra, with a 10,000-seat capacity.-History:... |
1965 Copa Simón Bolívar champion |
| Jorge Wilstermann Club Jorge Wilstermann Club Jorge Wilstermann is a Bolivian football club from the city of Cochabamba. It is named after Bolivian aviator Jorge Wilstermann.- History :... |
1965 Copa Simón Bolívar runner-up | |
1 berth |
Universidad de Chile | 1965 Primera División champion |
| 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"... |
1965 Primera División runner-up | |
1 berth |
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.... |
1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol 1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol The 1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol was the 7th national championship for football teams in Ecuador. Emelec won their third national title. They qualified to the 1966 Copa Libertadores along with 9 de Octubre.-Qualified teams:... champion |
| 9 de Octubre Club 9 de Octubre Asociación Deportiva Nueve de Octubre, simply referred to as Nueve de Octubre, is a sports club based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The club is best known for its football team.-History:The club was found on April 18, 1926 as Club 9 de Octubre... |
1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol 1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol The 1965 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol was the 7th national championship for football teams in Ecuador. Emelec won their third national title. They qualified to the 1966 Copa Libertadores along with 9 de Octubre.-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... 1 berth |
Olimpia Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
1965 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... |
1965 Primera División runner-up | |
1 berth |
Alianza Lima Alianza Lima Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success... |
1964 Primera División Primera División Peruana 1964 The 1964 season of the Primera División Peruana, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 10 teams. The national champions were Universitario. At the end of the regular season teams were split in 2 groups of 5 teams: top 5 played for the title and bottom 5 played for the relegation... champion |
| 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... |
1964 Primera División Primera División Peruana 1964 The 1964 season of the Primera División Peruana, the top category of Peruvian football, was played by 10 teams. The national champions were Universitario. At the end of the regular season teams were split in 2 groups of 5 teams: top 5 played for the title and bottom 5 played for the relegation... runner-up |
|
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... |
1964 Primera División champion |
| 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.... |
1964 Primera División runner-up | |
1 berth |
Deportivo Lara | 1965 Venezuelan Primera División champion |
| 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... |
1965 Venezuelan Primera División runner-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 four. In each group, teams played against each other home-and-away. The top two teams in each group advanced to the Semifinals. IndependienteClub Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
, 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.... |
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 17 | |
| Boca Juniors |
10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 14 | |
 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... |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | ||
| 11 | ||||||||
 Deportivo ItaliaDeportivo 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... |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 18 | ||
| 10 | ||||||||
| Alianza Lima Alianza Lima Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success... |
10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 16 | ||
| 4 | ||||||||
| Deportivo Lara |
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 17 | ||
| 4 |
Group 2
| Team | ||||||||
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 Universidad CatólicaClub 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"... |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | |
| 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... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Olimpia Olimpia Asunción Club Olimpia is a Paraguayan sport club based in Asunción. It is best known for its professional football team which plays in the Paraguayan Primera División.... |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | ||
| 6 | ||||||||
| Universidad de Chile |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 5 | ||||||||
Group 3
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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... |
10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 16 | |
| 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.... |
10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 15 | |
 Jorge WilstermannClub Jorge Wilstermann Club Jorge Wilstermann is a Bolivian football club from the city of Cochabamba. It is named after Bolivian aviator Jorge Wilstermann.- History :... |
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| Deportivo Municipal Deportivo Municipal de La Paz Club Deportivo Municipal de La Paz is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz. Founded on 20 October 1944, it currently plays in Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano, holding home games at Estadio Luis Lastra, with a 10,000-seat capacity.-History:... |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 22 | ||
| 9 | ||||||||
 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.... |
10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 18 | ||
| 8 | ||||||||
| 9 de Octubre Club 9 de Octubre Asociación Deportiva Nueve de Octubre, simply referred to as Nueve de Octubre, is a sports club based in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The club is best known for its football team.-History:The club was found on April 18, 1926 as Club 9 de Octubre... |
10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 31 | ||
| 2 | ||||||||
Semifinals
Seven teams were drawn into two groups, one of our 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 A
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.... |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 8 | |
| Independiente Club Atlético Independiente Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División.... |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | |
| Boca Juniors |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | |
| 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... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | ||
| 1 | ||||||||
Group B
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
| 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"... |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 4 | ||||||||
| 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.... |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | ||
| 2 | ||||||||
Finals
| Team | ||||||||
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| 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... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 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.... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2 |
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Champion
| Copa Libertadores 1966 Champion |
|---|
 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... Third Title |
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Onega Daniel Onega Daniel Onega is a retired Argentine football centre forward who played for the Argentina national team between 1966 and 1972. He is the brother of the late midfielder Ermindo Onega.... |
|
17 |
| 2 | Pedro Rocha Pedro Rocha Pedro Virgilio Rocha Franchetti is a former Uruguayan footballer who played 52 games for the Uruguay national team between 1961 and 1974.... |
|
10 |
| 3 | Alfredo Hugo Rojas |
|
7 |
| Julio César Morales |
|
7 | |
| Orlando Virgili |
|
7 | |
| Agostino Nitti |
|
7 | |
| Salomón Moyano |
|
7 | |
| Gerardo González Gerardo Gonzalez Gerardo Gonzalez was a farmer that owned large lands in the southwest region of Puerto Rico, close to where today is the town of Hormigueros. He is considered to have been the one who founded the town of Hormigueros. Who became part of Puerto Rico's history because of the following story.One day,... |
7 | ||
| Hugo Lencina |
|
7 | |
| Cirilo Fernández |
|
7 | |
| Ausberto García |
|
7 |