The Copa Libertadores de América is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960.
It is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in Latin American football.
The tournament is named in honor of the Libertadores, the main leaders of the South American wars of independence.
The winner of the Copa Libertadores becomes eligible to play in the FIFA Club World Cup and the Recopa Sudamericana.