When Does the Copa Libertadores de America Begin - 7 Things You Need to Know

When Does the Copa Libertadores de America Begin - 7 Things You Need to Know

1. The 2021 Copa Libertadores de America tournament will start on April 20th.

2. This year's competition will feature 32 teams from 10 different South American countries.

3. The Copa Libertadores de America is the most prestigious club competition in South America, and is equivalent to the UEFA Champions League in Europe.

4. The reigning champions are Palmeiras from Brazil, who won the 2020 tournament by defeating Santos in the final.

5. The competition consists of several stages, beginning with a group stage where teams are divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.

6. The final of the Copa Libertadores de America is a two-legged affair, with one match played at each team's home stadium. The team with the most goals over the two legs is declared the winner.

7. Some of the most successful teams in the history of the Copa Libertadores de America include Boca Juniors (Argentina), Sao Paulo (Brazil), and River Plate (Argentina), who have all won the tournament multiple times.

When Does the Copa Libertadores de America Begin - 7 Things You Need to Know