With the path cleared, Brazil secured a new coronation and a statistic that reaffirms its regional dominance. Argentina led the historical ranking with 25 titles, followed by Brazil with 24, Uruguay with 8, and further back, Colombia and Paraguay with 3 each. The Copa Libertadores won by Argentine teams: Independiente: 7, Boca: 6, Estudiantes de La Plata: 4, River: 4, Racing: 1, Argentinos Juniors: 1, Vélez: 1, San Lorenzo: 1. With the title secured for a Brazilian club, both countries will be left with 25 Libertadores each. Since Racing's triumph in 1967, Brazil had never again matched Argentina's total number of conquests. Flamengo and Palmeiras will face each other on November 29th in Lima in a new Brazilian derby that will define the Copa Libertadores champion. In addition to the title, a historic moment is at stake, as for the first time since 1967, Brazil will tie with Argentina as the most winning country in the continental tournament. However, the economic and sporting growth of Brazilian football in recent years tipped the scales. Meanwhile, Argentine football is going through one of its most difficult stages at the continental level, where since River's title over Boca in 2018, seven editions have passed without a champion from the Argentine Football Association, equaling the worst drought in history, recorded between 1987 and 1993. Racing's elimination in the semi-finals, after falling to Flamengo, was the final blow to Argentine aspirations in the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
