Copa Libertadores da América - Libertadores Cup

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The Copa Toyota Libertadores (also known as Copa Libertadores de América) (Portuguese: Copa Libertadores da América, English: Libertadores Cup) is an international football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. In recent years, top clubs from Mexico have also competed. The tournament is organized by the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL). Its current holder is the Brazilian club Internacional. The name of the tournament is an homage to the Libertadores (Spanish word for Libertators), the main leaders of the independence wars of Latin America: Simón Bolívar, Pedro I of Brazil, José de San Martín, Antonio José de Sucre, Bernardo O'Higgins and José Gervasio Artigas. Teams in contention for the title are referred to having the Sueño Libertador. It is one of the most prestigious club trophies in the sport along with UEFA Champions League. Have you watched any matches from the last edition of this excellent cup? What did you think about it? Tell us about the match.