1976 Copa Libertadores
The Copa Libertadores 1976 was the 17th edition of the most important South American football competition for club teams. 21 teams took part. It took each of the national champions of CONMEBOL countries and the second part, or the winner and finalist of the Cup competition in Bolivia, since there is no national championship has been held. The participants completed titleholder CA Independiente. The tournament began on 25 February and ended on 30 July 1976 with a final playoff. The Brazilian representatives Cruzeiro won the final against CA River Plate and won the Copa Libertadores for the first time.
- 2.1 Group 1
- 2.2 Group 2
- 3.1 first leg
- 3.2 second leg
- 3.3 decider
First group stage
Group 1
Group 2
* Playoff for first place was needed; LDU Quito won 2-1 and qualified for the next round.
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Second group stage
Group 1
Group 2
* Playoff for first place was needed; River Plate won 1-0 and qualified for the final.