Tournament details | |
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Dates | February 2 – July 6 |
Teams | 19 (from 9 associations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Independiente (4th title) |
Runners-up | Colo-Colo |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 65 |
Goals scored | 187 (2.88 per match) |
Copa Libertadores 1973 was won by defending champions Independiente of Argentina after defeating Colo Colo of Chile in a third decisive game. The third match which ended 2-1 in extra time was necessary after the previous two leg matches ended in draws.