1985 Copa Libertadores
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 3 – October 24 |
| Teams | 21 (from 10 associations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Argentinos Juniors (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  América de Cali |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 74 |
| Goals scored | 183 (2.47 per match) |
The 1985 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Argentinos Juniors, of Argentina for the first time, after defeating América of Colombia in a penalty shootout, following a playoff game after the two-legged final finished level.
Group stage[]
Club Atlético Independiente were given a bye to the second round as holders.
Group A[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors
|
9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Ferro Carril Oeste
|
9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 |
 Fluminense
|
3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 |
| Vasco da Gama
|
3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 |
First Place playoff
- Sept 11: Argentinos 3-1 Ferro Carril Oeste
Group B[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blooming
|
11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | +16 |
| Oriente Petrolero
|
8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
 Deportivo Táchira
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 |
| Deportivo Italia
|
1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 | -18 |
Group C[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| América de Cali
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 |
 Cerro Porteño
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Millonarios
|
5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Guaraní
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 |
Group D[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peñarol
|
11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 |
 Colo-Colo
|
6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Magallanes
|
5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Bella Vista
|
2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -6 |
Group E[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 El Nacional
|
11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 | +9 |
 Universitario
|
5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 |
| 9 de Octubre
|
4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Sport Boys
|
0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | -13 |
Semi-finals[]
Group 1[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| América de Cali
|
5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | +7 |
| El Nacional
|
4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Peñarol
|
3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| 19 September 1985 | |||
| Peñarol | 1–1 | América de Cali | |
| 22 September 1985 | |||
| El Nacional | 2–0 | América de Cali | |
| 25 September 1985 | |||
| Peñarol | 2–0 | El Nacional | |
| 29 September 1985 | |||
| América de Cali | 4–0 | Peñarol | |
| 2 October 1985 | |||
| El Nacional | 2–0 | Peñarol | |
| 6 October 1985 | |||
| América de Cali | 5–0 | El Nacional |
Group 2[]
| Team | Pts | PP | W | D | L | GF | GC | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors
|
6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Independiente
|
4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Blooming
|
2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 16 September 1985 | |||
| Argentinos Juniors | 2–2 | Independiente | |
| 19 September 1985 | |||
| Blooming | 1–1 | Argentinos Juniors | |
| 26 September 1985 | |||
| Blooming | 1–1 | Independiente | |
| 1 October 1985 | |||
| Argentinos Juniors | 1–0 | Blooming | |
| 5 October 1985 | |||
| Independiente | 2–0 | Blooming | |
| 10 October 1985 | |||
| Independiente | 1–2 | Argentinos Juniors |
Finals[]
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentinos Juniors
|
- | América de Cali
|
1–0 | 0-1 |
Playoff[]
| 24 October 1985 | América de Cali | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Argentinos Juniors | Defensores del Chaco, Asunción |
Gareca  42' |
Report | Commisso 37' |
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| Penalties | ||||
Champion[]
| Copa Libertadores 1985 Winner |
|---|
 Argentinos Juniors First Title |
External links[]
Categories:
- 1985 in South American football
- Copa Libertadores seasons