Libertadores 1998 | |
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Tournament details | |
Dates | 25 February – 26 August |
Teams | 23 (from 11 associations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Vasco da Gama (1st title) |
Runners-up | Barcelona |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 98 |
Goals scored | 220 (2.24 per match) |
The 1998 edition of the Copa Libertadores was the 39th in the tournament's history. It was held between February 25 and August 26. Vasco da Gama won the cup for the first time in the tournament's history, after defeating Barcelona Sporting Club of Ecuador in the final.
First leg matches were played on April 15, April 22 and April 23. Second leg matches were on April 29, April 30, May 2 and May 7.
First leg matches were played on May 3, May 13 and May 20. Second leg matches were played on May 6 and May 27.
First leg matches were played on July 16. Second leg matches were played on July 22.
First leg match was played on August 12. Second leg match was played on August 26.