The 1978 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by

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, of Argentina for the second straight year, after defeating

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of Colombia in the final.

Group stage

were bye to the second round as holders.

Group 1 (Argentina, Ecuador)

Group 2 (Bolivia, Peru)

Group 3 (Brazil, Chile)

Group 4 (Colombia, Uruguay)

Group 5 (Paraguay, Venezuela)

Semi-Finals

Group A

Group B

Finals

Champion

External links

Copa Libertadores 1978 by Karel Stokkermans
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