1987 Copa Libertadores finals

The 1987 Copa Libertadores de América Finals was the final two-legged tie to determine the 1987 Copa Libertadores champion. It was contested by Uruguayan club Peñarol and Colombian club América de Cali. The first leg of the tie was played on 21 October at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero of Cali, while the second leg was played on 28 October at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

1987 Copa Libertadores de América Finals

Event	1987 Copa Libertadores
América de Cali Peñarol
2–2 on points, Peñarol won on play-off
First leg
América de Cali Peñarol 2 0
Date	21 October 1987
Venue	Estadio Pascual Guerrero, Cali
Referee	José Wright (Brazil)
Attendance	65,000
Second leg
Peñarol América de Cali 2 1
Date	28 October 1987
Venue	Estadio Centenario, Montevideo
Referee	Ricardo Calabria (Argentina)
Attendance	60,000
Play-off
Peñarol América de Cali 1 0
After extra time
Date	31 October 1987
Venue	Estadio Nacional, Santiago
Referee	Silva (Chile)
Attendance	25,000

With both teams having won one game each, a playoff match had to be played at Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile. Peñarol became champions there after beating América 1–0 at the end of extra time,[1] winning their fifth Copa Libertadores.[2] As America would have been crowned champions with a tie because of goal difference, Diego Aguirre’s last-minute goal for Peñarol at minute 120 of extra time is considered one of the most emblematic moments in the history of the competition.