Champions of the Copa Libertadores\n\n Since its inception, Argentina's leading sides have enjoyed the most success with Independiente winning seven titles and Boca Juniors on six. Brazil's club sides have also performed very well with Sao Paulo, Palmeiras, Santos, Gremio, and Flamengo all winning three titles.

Ponte Preta is the second oldest football team established in Brazil still in activity, founded on August 11, 1900, the oldest being Sport Club Rio Grande, of Rio Grande do Sul.