The2011 Copa Libertadores de América finals were the final two-legged tie that decided the winner of the2011 Copa Libertadores de América, the 52nd edition of theCopa Libertadores de América,South America's premier international clubfootball tournament organized byCONMEBOL. The matches were played on 15 and 22 June 2011, betweenBrazilian clubSantos andUruguayan clubPeñarol. Santos made their fourth finals appearance and first since2003. Peñarol made their tenth finals appearance, and first since1987. The two teams had previously met in the finals in1962. Santos won the cup after beating Penarol 2–1 in the second leg of the final.[1][2][3]
The final is played overtwo legs; home and away. The higher seeded team plays the second leg at home. The team that accumulates the most points —three for a win, one for a draw, zero for a loss— after the two legs is crowned the champion. Should the two teams be tied on points after the second leg, the team with the bestgoal difference wins. If the two teams have equal goal difference, theaway goals rule is not applied, unlike the rest of the tournament.Extra time is played, which consists of two 15-minute halves. If the tie is still not broken, apenalty shootout ensues according to theLaws of the Game.[6]
Peñarol
Santos
Deportivo Táchira
Independiente
Cerro Porteño
Colo-Colo
LDU Quito
América
Once Caldas
