Peñarol and the First Libertadores Crown

from OTD: Your Daily Dose of Soccer History · host 17 Laws Guy

OTD E0231 — 19 Jun 1960: Peñarol draw 1–1 with Olimpia in Asunción and win the first Copa de Campeones de América — the tournament later known as the Copa Libertadores. This episode traces Peñarol and Olimpia, the 1948 South American Championship of Champions, the European Cup’s influence, Henri Delaunay, CONMEBOL’s new tournament, Spencer, Cubilla, the first final, Peñarol’s dynasty, the Intercontinental Cup, Santos, Estudiantes and why Libertadores still carries unique football weight.Ideas: [email protected]

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