Carlos Bianchi holds the record for most Copa Libertadores knockout stage wins

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Carlos Bianchi holds a unique record as the Argentine coach with the most Copa Libertadores knockout stage wins, with 21. This statistic surpasses Marcelo Gallardo, who has 19 wins, following River Plate's elimination from the 2025 Copa Libertadores by Palmeiras. Bianchi achieved these victories with Vélez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors, while Gallardo's River was recently knocked out by the same Brazilian club.


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