2012 Copa Libertadores
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The 2012 Copa Libertadores de América (officially the 2012 Copa Santander Libertadores for sponsorship reasons) was the 53rd edition of the Copa Libertadores de América, South America's premier international club football tournament organized by CONMEBOL. It ran from January 24 to July 4, 2012. Santos were the defending champions, but lost to Corinthians in the semifinals.
2012 Copa Libertadores da América | |
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Tournament details | |
Dates | January 24 – July 4, 2012 |
Teams | 38 (from 11 associations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Corinthians (1st title) |
Runners-up | Boca Juniors |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 138 |
Goals scored | 364 (2.64 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Matías Alustiza Neymar (8 goals each) |
Best player(s) | Emerson[1] |
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São Paulo-based club Corinthians won the competition, with an undefeated campaign, after defeating six-time champion Boca Juniors in the finals. It is Corinthians' first Libertadores title. By winning the competition, Corinthians won the right to play in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2013 Recopa Sudamericana.