Latest News About 2018 Copa Libertadores

Here’s the latest I can share about the 2018 Copa Libertadores, based on widely reported outcomes from that season.

Direct answer

• The 2018 Copa Libertadores final was River Plate vs. Boca Juniors. The first leg in Buenos Aires ended 2-2, and the second leg was played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, with River Plate winning 3-1 after extra time, for a 5-3 aggregate victory. The second leg was unique for being held outside South America due to security concerns after an attack on Boca Juniors’ team bus; it is often described as one of the most high-profile finals in football history. River Plate secured the title.[3]

Background and notable details

• The unusual scheduling and venue for the second leg drew widespread attention, with discussions around hosting the decisive match at a neutral, globally prominent venue to ensure safety and fans’ access. The final’s dramatic arc—an away-goals era not applied in extra time, followed by a late surge in extra time—contributed to its notoriety.[1][3]
• The two-legged final format in 2018 featured a mix of delays, postponements, and a transfer of the decider to Madrid, which remains a defining moment in Libertadores history. The match in Madrid culminated with River Plate’s late goals and an empty-net finish, sealing the cup.[3]

Context and sources

• For a detailed match-by-match account, including lineups, scorers, and timings, you can consult the final stages and finals documentation from 2018 Libertadores coverage.[2][1][3]
• If you’d like a concise match report or to compare this final to other Libertadores finals, I can assemble a quick timeline or a short table summarizing key events.

Would you like me to pull a compact play-by-play table or a one-page summary of the 2018 final and its unique venue situation?