Copa Libertadores

Flamengo claims their fourth crown with a decisive 1–0 win over Palmeiras, tying Brazil and Argentina at 25 titles.

The 2025 Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores marked the 66th edition of South America's premier club football tournament, running from 4 February to 29 November 2025. Flamengo secured their fourth title by defeating fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1–0 in a final held at Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. This victory was historic on two fronts: it extended Brazil's dominance as the seventh consecutive edition won by a Brazilian club and allowed the nation to tie Argentina with 25 total championships.

Quick Facts

Total titles: 4
Continent: South America
Finals reached: 1

Lore & Background

Defending champions Botafogo entered the tournament with high hopes but fell short in the round of 16, eliminated by LDU Quito. Forty-seven teams from the ten CONMEBOL member associations qualified for the tournament.

Reader's Guide

The tournament structure began with a first stage featuring six teams from Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Winners advanced to join 13 direct entrants in the second stage, eventually feeding into the group stage alongside 28 direct qualifiers. Eight groups then fed the knockout rounds, from the round of 16 to the final. Flamengo's triumph secured automatic qualification for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage.