| Event: | 1996 Copa Libertadores |
| Team1: | América de Cali |
| Team2: | River Plate |
| Team1association: |  |
| Team2association: |  |
| Team1score: | 1 |
| Team2score: | 2 |
| Team1score1: | 1 |
| Team2score1: | 0 |
| Team1score2: | 0 |
| Team2score2: | 2 |
| Firstleg: | First leg |
| Secondleg: | Second leg |
| Date1: | 19 June 1996 |
| Date2: | 26 June 1996 |
| Stadium1: | Pascual Guerrero |
| Stadium2: | Estadio Monumental |
| City1: | Cali |
| City2: | Buenos Aires |
| Referee1: | Oscar Velásquez |
| Referee2: | Júlio Matto |
| Previous: | 1995 |
| Next: | 1997 |
The 1996 Copa Libertadores final was a two-legged football match-up to determine the 1996 Copa Libertadores champion. It was contested by Argentine club River Plate and Colombian club América de Cali. The first leg was played at Pascual Guerrero Stadium in Cali, while the second leg was held in Estadio Monumental of Buenos Aires.[1]
River Plate won the series 2–1 on aggregate.[2] [3]
| Team | Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners) | |
|---|---|---|
| América de Cali | 1985, 1986, 1987 | |
| River Plate | 1966, 1976, 1986 |
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