High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Copa Libertadores 1989 was the 30th edition in the tournament history. 20 teams participated in the competition, divided by groups of four (two per country). The first three teams qualify for the next round. Nacional of Montevideo entered directly into the second round as the champions of Copa Libertadores 1988. The tournament started with the first game on February 12, 1989, and ending on May 31, 1989.