The 1998 edition of the Copa Libertadores was the 39th in the tournament's history. It was held between February 25 and August 26. Mexican clubs participated in Copa Libertadores for the first time.

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won the cup for the first time in the tournament's history, after defeating

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of Ecuador in the final.

Pre-Libertadores

Group stage

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Knockout stages

Bracket

Round of 16

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.

Quarterfinals

First leg matches were played on May 3, May 13 and May 20. Second leg matches were played on May 6 and May 27.

Semi-finals

First leg matches were played on July 16. Second leg matches were played on July 22.

Finals

First leg match was played on August 12. Second leg match was played on August 26.

Broadcasting rights

Americas

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, TSN,

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, CMD and Best Cable Sports

References

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