Copa Merconorte
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Copa Merconorte (English: Merconorte Cup) was a competition played from 1998 to 2001 by clubs from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and later United States, Costa Rica and Mexico. It was replaced by Copa Sudamericana in 2002.
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[edit] Format
In 1998 and 1999, twelve teams played in the competition. The teams were divided in three groups of four teams each. The matches were played in two legs. The group winners and the best runner-up qualified for the semifinals. The semifinals were played in two legs, as well as the finals. In 1999, the Bolivian teams played a qualifying playoff before the first phase of Copa Merconorte.
In 2000 and 2001, sixteen teams played in the competition. The teams were divided in four groups of four teams each. The matches were played in two legs. The group winners qualified for the semifinals. The semifinals and the finals were played in two legs.
[edit] Champions
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| 1998 |  Atlético Nacional |
Deportivo Cali |
| 1999 | América de Cali |
Independiente Santa Fé |
| 2000 | Atlético Nacional |
Millonarios |
| 2001 | Millonarios |
 Emelec |
[edit] Cups by team
Atlético Nacional: 2
América de Cali: 1
Millonarios: 1
