2002 Copa Libertadores
| 2002 Copa Toyota Libertadores de América | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Dates | 5 February – 31 July |
| Teams | 32 (from 11 associations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
 Olimpia (3rd title)
|
| Runners-up |
 São Caetano
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 126 |
| Goals scored | 347 (2.75 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) |
Rodrigo Mendes (10 goals) |
| Best player |
 Sergio Órteman
|
The 2002 Copa Libertadores de América was the 43rd edition of CONMEBOL's premier club football tournament. It was won by the Paraguayan club Olimpia; their third title.
The first round of the Copa Libertadores drew 32 teams into eight groups of four; two of these teams came from the preliminary round. In each group, teams played against each other home-and-away. The top two in each group advanced to the second round.
Real Potosí, Talleres, Tuluá, 12 de Octubre and Monarcas Morelia made their debuts in this tournament.
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