Tournament details | |
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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.
Club Atlético Independiente were given a bye to the second round as holders.
First Place playoff
Both teams used 16 players over the three legs of the final.