1985 Copa Libertadores finals

1985 Copa Libertadores de América finals

Argentinos Juniors, champions
Event	1985 Copa Libertadores
Argentinos Juniors América de Cali
2–2 on points Tied after a play-off Argentinos Juniors won 5–4 on penalties
First leg
Argentinos Juniors América de Cali 1 0
Date	17 October 1985
Venue	Monumental, Buenos Aires
Referee	Juan F. Escobar (Paraguay)
Attendance	50,000
Second leg
América de Cali Argentinos Juniors 1 0
Date	22 October 1985
Venue	Pascual Guerrero, Cali
Referee	Luis Félix (Brazil)
Attendance	35,350
Play-off
América de Cali Argentinos Juniors 1 1
After extra time
Date	24 October 1985 (1985-10-24)
Venue	Defensores del Chaco, Asunción
Referee	Hernán Silva (Chile)
Attendance	25,000
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The 1985 Copa Libertadores de América finals was the final contested by Argentinian club Argentinos Juniors and Colombian América de Cali. The first leg of the tie was played on 17 October at Estádio Monumental, the second leg played on 22 October at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, and the playoff on 24 October at Defensores del Chaco.^[1]

After both teams won one game each (by the same score, 1–0), Argentinos Juniors were finally crowned champion in the playoff match held in Asunción. Initially, both sides were tied at 1–1 after extra time. The Argentine side defeated América 5–4 via a penalty shoot-out, winning their first Copa Libertadores title.^[2][3]