Supercopa Argentina

History

The idea of an Argentine "Supercup" came up in 2012 when the Argentine Football Association (AFA), in an attempt to bring innovation to the current system, established a competition that would be contested by champions of Primera División and Copa Argentina, taking inspiration from European cups.

The first Supercopa was held that same year when Boca Juniors (champion of Copa Argentina relaunched in 2011) faced Arsenal de Sarandí (champion of 2012 Torneo Clausura) at Estadio Bicentenario in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. After the match ended in a 0–0 draw, Arsenal won 4–3 in a penalty shoot-out, which gave the club its first national cup ever. Goalkeeper Cristian Campestrini was Arsenal's most valuable player after stopping three penalties.

For the second edition in 2012, AFA modified its statute to allow winner of 2013 Copa Campeonato (also named "Superfinal") to play against the winner of Copa Argentina. The "Superfinal" was a short-lived national cup contested by champions of Inicial and Final tournaments to decide the champion of the entire season. Although Copa Campeonato was in fact a national cup, the 2013 edition won by Vélez Sársfield defeating Newell's Old Boys was considered by AFA as a league title, therefore Vélez Sársfield played the Supercopa as Primera División champion.

As the 2019–20 Copa Argentina edition had been delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic (it ended in December 2021, being won by Boca Juniors) the AFA did not held the 2020 Supercopa. Instead, the Association chose to held the 2021 edition, scheduling it for March 2022.

In October 2022, it was announced that the Supercopa will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, after an agreement between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and the local Sports Council which includes four editions of the competition (up to 2026). out of the competition. No reasons were given after the decision.

Finally the AFA created an international version of Supercopa Argentina named "Supercopa Internacional" to be held in Abu Dhabi to fulfil the previous commitment, contested between winners of Primera División and Trofeo de Campeones. On the other hand, the Supercopa Argentina will continue as usually.

List of champions

;Keys

• CA: Winner of Copa Argentina.
• PD: Winner of Primera División
• (In bracket, title count):

;Notes

Records

References

References

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2. [https://www.espn.com.ar/noticias/nota/_/id/2355440/la-historia-de-la-supercopa-argentina La historia de la Supercopa Argentina] on ESPN, 24 Apr 2015
3. [http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1695307-la-afa-homologo-la-superfinal-de-river-como-una-copa-nacional "La AFA homologó la Superfinal de River como una Copa Nacional" on CanchaLlena.com]
4. [https://www.afa.com.ar/es/pages/campeones-de-primera-division Campeones Primera División y Copas Nacionales] on AFA website
5. [http://www.minutouno.com/notas/293465-velez-sera-el-unico-supercampeon-la-historia-del-futbol-argentino "Vélez será el único supercampeón de la historia del fútbol argentino" on MinutoUno.com], 18 Jul 2013
6. Nevertheless, the match was not played due to scheduling problems.[https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2022/10/12/oficial-la-supercopa-argentina-se-jugara-en-abu-dhabi-en-enero-del-2023/ Oficial: la Supercopa Argentina se jugará en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023] on Infobae, 12 Oct 2022
7. Two months later, AFA announced that the winner of [[Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional. Trofeo de Campeones]] ([[Racing Club de Avellaneda. Racing]] in [[2022 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional. 2022]]) would contest the tournament leaving the winner of [[Copa Argentina]] ([[Club Atlético Patronato. Patronato]] in [[2021–22 Copa Argentina
8. [https://www.afa.com.ar/es/posts/boca-juniors-y-racing-club-jugaran-en-abu-dhabi-la-final-de-la-supercopa-argentina-2022-el-proximo-viernes-20-de-enero- Boca Juniors y Racing Club jugarán en Abu Dhabi la Final de la Supercopa Argentina 2022 el próximo viernes 20 de Enero] at AFA, 29 Dec 2022
9. [https://www.afa.com.ar/upload/microsite/NewFolder/6219%20Bolet%C3%ADn%20x%20Reglamento%20Supercopa%20Internacional%20(28-12-2022).pdf - BOLETÍN ESPECIAL Nº 6219 - “SUPERCOPA INTERNACIONAL” - REGLAMENTO] at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022
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13. [http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/151105/v%C3%A9lez-beats-arsenal-10-to-win-supercup "Vélez beats Arsenal 1–0 to win Supercup", Buenos Aires Herald], 31 January 2014
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19. [https://www.tycsports.com/river-plate/el-boca-river-de-la-supercopa-en-duda-contra-quien-jugara-el-xeneize-id397749.html Boca no sabe contra quién jugará] on TyC, 9 Dec 2021