The final of the 2024 Copa Libertadores is fast approaching, with the semifinal stage taking place later this month.
The most prestigious club soccer tournament in South America, the Libertadores final is the pinnacle of the domestic calendar. The 2024 version promises to be no different, with Atletico Mineiro, River Plate, Botafogo and Penarol battling it out for place in that showpiece.
For the majority of the tournament's existence, the final was a two-legged affair, with each team hosting a match at their home venue and the aggregate winners declared champions. From 2019, CONMEBOL — South America's football confederation — changed the format so the final became a single game, and while some fans remain unconvinced, it does make for a grand spectacle.
The Sporting News has the details on when and where the 2024 final will be held.
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When is the 2024 Copa Libertadores final?
The 2024 Copa Libertadores final will be held on November 30 in Argentina. A kickoff time has not yet been confirmed.
This date is much later than last year's, which took place in Rio de Janeiro on November 4. That's largely because the 2024 Copa America meant much of South America's domestic football calendar had to be paused midway through this year.
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Where is the 2024 Copa Libertadores final?
The final in 2024 will take place at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
That means River Plate, who face Atletico Mineiro in the semifinals, have the opportunity to play a final at their home stadium should they overcome the Brazilian side in the last four.
🏟️ 🏆 ¡La final de la CONMEBOL #Libertadores 2024 se jugará en el estadio Monumental de Buenos Aires! 🇦🇷
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@Libertadores) October 5, 2024
🔜 Será el 30/11 por la #GloriaEterna. pic.twitter.com/BwqxScBI0Q
Copa Libertadores 2024 schedule
Here are the key dates for this year's stages of the Copa Libertadores:
| Round | Date(s) |
| Qualifying Stage | Feb. 6 - March 14 |
| Group Stage | April 2 - June 8 |
| Round of 16 | August 13-22 |
| Quarterfinals | September 17-26 |
| Semifinals | October 22-30 |
| Final | November 30 |
Who won the Copa Libertadores in 2023?
Fluminense won the 2023 Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian side defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, with John Kennedy scoring the winning goal in extra time.
It was Fluminense's first Libertadores title and saw Boca set a new record of six defeats from 12 finals reached.
