Santiago to host 2019 Copa Libertadores final

IANS  |  Rio de Janeiro 

Chilean capital has been chosen as the host city for next year's final, South American football's governing body has said.

The November 23 match at Estadio Nacional will mark the first time that the decider of the continent's top club competition will be played over a single leg, reports

"Finals over one leg provide a great opportunity for clubs to improve their sporting infrastructure, organization of events, security and comfort for fans," said on Tuesday.

beat rival bids from and Montevideo, according to

The final has until now been played over two legs in a home-and-away format.

CONMEBOL's committee voted to adopt the single-match format in June, bringing the in line with

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First Published: Wed, August 15 2018. 20:10 IST