| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 3 – October 24 |
| Teams | 21 (from 10 associations) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |
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| Runners-up |
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 74 |
| Goals scored | 183 (2.47 per match) |
The 1985 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Argentinos Juniors, of Argentina for the first time, after defeating América of Colombia in a penalty shootout, following a playoff game after the two-legged final finished level.
Club Atlético Independiente were given a bye to the second round as holders.
First Place playoff
Both teams used 16 players over the three legs of the final.