Preliminary Stage
The Preliminary Stage opened the Copa Sudamericana. All the second berths of 8 South American football associations contested this round. The four winners advanced to the First Round. Team #1 played at home first.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate | 2–4 | Universidad Católica | 2–0 | 0–4 |
| Maracaibo | 2–4 | América | 0–0 | 2–4 |
| Universitario | 1–2 | Deportivo Quito | 0–0 | 1–2 |
| Olimpia | 4–3 | Blooming | 4–2 | 0–1 |
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