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 the Primera División and Copa 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.La historia de la Supercopa Argentina on ESPN, 24 Apr 2015 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,"La AFA homologó la Superfinal de River como una Copa Nacional" on CanchaLlena.comCampeones Primera División y Copas Nacionales on AFA website 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."Vélez será el único supercampeón de la historia del fútbol argentino" on MinutoUno.com, 18 Jul 2013
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. Nevertheless, the match was not played due to scheduling problems.Oficial: la Supercopa Argentina se jugará en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023 on Infobae, 12 Oct 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). 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)a Supercopa Argentina tiene sede confirmada: será en Abu Dhabi en enero de 2023 on TyC Sports, 12 Oct 2022 out of the competition. No reasons were given after the decision.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
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.- BOLETÍN ESPECIAL Nº 6219 - “SUPERCOPA INTERNACIONAL” - REGLAMENTO at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022 On the other hand, the Supercopa Argentina will continue as usually.BOLETÍN ESPECIAL Nº 6220 - “SUPERCOPA ARGENTINA” - REGLAMENTO at AFA website, 30 Dec 2022
List of champions
Ed. Year Winner Score Runner-up Venue CityRef. 2012 Arsenal Boca Juniors Catamarca "Arsenal amargó a Boca en los penales y se quedó con la Copa" Clarín, 7 November 2012"Ni en los penales...", Canchallena.com, 7 November 2012 2013 Vélez Sarsfield Arsenal Juan G. Funes San Luis "Vélez beats Arsenal 1–0 to win Supercup", Buenos Aires Herald, 31 January 2014"Vélez se quedó con la Supercopa y demostró que su grandeza sigue vigente...", Canchallena.com, 31 January 2014 2014 Huracán River Plate Bicentenario San Juan A la espera de Boca, River perdió ante Huracán, que se quedó con la Supercopa Argentina La Nación, 25 April 2015 2015 San Lorenzo Boca Juniors Córdoba 2016 Lanús River Plate Estadio Único La Plata 2017 River Plate Boca Juniors Malvinas Argentinas Mendoza 2018 Boca Juniors Rosario Central 2019 River Plate Racing (PD) Madre de Ciudades Santiago del Estero 2020 2021 2022 Boca Juniors Patronato Madre de Ciudades Santiago del Estero 2023 River Plate Estudiantes (LP) Mario A. Kempes Córdoba 2024 Vélez Sarsfield Central Córdoba (SdE) Gigante de Arroyito Rosario Notes
Records RankClubTitlesRunners-upSeasons wonSeasons runner-up River Plate 3 2 2017, 2019, 2023 2014, 2016 Boca Juniors 23 2018, 2022 2012, 2015, 2017 Vélez Sarsfield 2 0 2013, 2024 — Arsenal 1 1 2012 2013 Huracán 1 0 2014 — San Lorenzo 1 0 2015 — Lanús 1 0 2016 — Rosario Central0 1 — 2018 Racing0 1 — 2019 Patronato0 1 — 2022 Estudiantes (LP)0 1 — 2023 Central Córdoba (SdE)0 1 — 2024
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