Football tournament
The
Supercopa Argentina
(English: Argentine Super Cup) is an official
National association football cup of Argentina
organized by the
Argentine Football Association
(AFA). The annual football match was played for the first time in 2012, being contested by the reigning champions of
Primera Division
and
Copa Argentina
respectively.
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History
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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 Division
and
Copa Argentina
, taking inspiration from European cups.
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The first Supercopa was held that same year when Boca Juniors (champion of Copa Argentina relaunched in
2011
) faced
Arsenal de Sarandi
(champion of
2012 Torneo Clausura
) at Estadio Bicentenario in
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
. As the match ended in a 0?0 draw, the winner was decided by
penalty shoot-out
, won by Arsenal 4?3 which allow the club to won its first national cup ever. Goalkeeper
Cristian Campestrini
was Arsenal's most valuable player after stopping three penalties.
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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.
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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,
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the 2013 edition won by Velez Sarsfield to beating Newell's Old Boys was considered by AFA as a league title, therefore Velez Sarsfield played the Supercopa as Primera Division champion.
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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.
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Nevertheless, the match was not played due to scheduling problems.
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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).
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Two months later, AFA announced that the winner of
Trofeo de Campeones
(
Racing
in
2022
) would contest the tournament leaving the winner of
Copa Argentina
(
Patronato
in
2022
)
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out of the competition. No reasons were given after the decision.
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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 Division and
Trofeo de Campeones
.
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On the other hand, the Supercopa Argentina will continue as usually.
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List of champions
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- Notes
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Velez contested the competition as winner of
2012?13 "Superfinal"
, which was recognised as a Primera Division title by AFA.
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a
b
As Boca Juniors had won both competitions, Primera Division and Copa Argentina, San Lorenzo contested the Supercopa as PD runner-up.
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AFA announced that this final would be the 2021 edition, leaving 2020 vacant.
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As all AFA competitions were delayed because of
covid-19 pandemic
, the Association had not determined which team would be the rival of Boca Juniors (champion of both competitions,
2019-20 Primera Division
and
2019?20 Copa Argentina
). Some sources stated it could probably be the winner of the most recent edition of
Trofeo de Campeones
(River Plate in
2021
), but it was not confirmed either.
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Records
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References
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"Se creo la Supercopa Argentina"
(in Spanish). tycsports.com. 9 October 2012. Archived from
the original
on 12 October 2012
. Retrieved
21 October
2012
.
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a
b
c
La historia de la Supercopa Argentina
on ESPN, 24 Apr 2015
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a
b
"Arsenal amargo a Boca en los penales y se quedo con la Copa"
Clarin
, 7 November 2012
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"La AFA homologo la Superfinal de River como una Copa Nacional" on CanchaLlena.com
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Campeones Primera Division y Copas Nacionales
on AFA website
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"Velez sera el unico supercampeon de la historia del futbol argentino" on MinutoUno.com
, 18 Jul 2013
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a
b
Confirman fecha para la Supercopa Argentina entre River y Boca
, 23 Dec 2021
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a
b
Oficial: la Supercopa Argentina se jugara en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023
on Infobae, 12 Oct 2022
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a Supercopa Argentina tiene sede confirmada: sera en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023
on TyC Sports, 12 Oct 2022
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Boca Juniors y Racing Club jugaran en Abu Dhabi la Final de la Supercopa Argentina 2022 el proximo viernes 20 de Enero
at AFA, 29 Dec 2022
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- BOLETIN ESPECIAL Nº 6219 - “SUPERCOPA INTERNACIONAL” - REGLAMENTO
at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022
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BOLETIN ESPECIAL Nº 6220 - “SUPERCOPA ARGENTINA” - REGLAMENTO
at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022
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"Ni en los penales...", Canchallena.com
, 7 November 2012
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"Velez beats Arsenal 1?0 to win Supercup", Buenos Aires Herald
, 31 January 2014
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"Velez se quedo con la Supercopa y demostro que su grandeza sigue vigente...", Canchallena.com
, 31 January 2014
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A la espera de Boca, River perdio ante Huracan, que se quedo con la Supercopa Argentina
La Nacion, 25 April 2015
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Oficial: suspendido el futbol argentino por el coronavirus
by Fede Gonzalez on
As
, 17 Mar 2020
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Supercopa Argentina: contra quien se enfrentaria el ganador del Trofeo de Campeones
, by Nicolas Mirelman on Goal.com, 18 Dec 2021
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Boca no sabe contra quien jugara
on TyC, 9 Dec 2021
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