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| Supercopa Argentina | |
|---|---|
| Name | Supercopa Argentina |
| Organiser | Asociación del Fútbol Argentino |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Region | Argentina |
| Current champion | Boca Juniors |
| Most successful club | River Plate |
Supercopa Argentina is an annual Argentine football match contested by the winners of the Primera División and the Copa Argentina. The fixture was created by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino to mirror domestic supercups such as the FA Community Shield, the Supercopa de España and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, establishing a single-match curtain-raiser and prestige prize involving major clubs like Boca Juniors, River Plate and Independiente. The match has featured venues used by Estudiantes de La Plata, Racing Club, San Lorenzo de Almagro and has been broadcast by networks including TyC Sports and ESPN.
The competition was inaugurated in 2012 following reforms by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino and discussions with stakeholders such as AFA Presidents, club executives from Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield and agents associated with CONMEBOL tournaments like the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. The early years involved winners of the Torneo Inicial and Copa Argentina with clubs including All Boys, Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central participating amid calendar changes related to FIFA international windows and the Copa América cycle. Changes to Argentine football scheduling, influenced by decisions from leaders linked to UEFA and continental policies shaped by Gianni Infantino-era initiatives, affected editions leading to occasional adjustments and controversies involving clubs such as Huracán and Argentinos Juniors.
The Supercup is contested in a single match between the reigning champions of the Primera División and the Copa Argentina; if one club holds both titles, the opponent is determined by predefined AFA regulations often invoking runners-up from competitions such as the Copa Campeonato or the Copa de la Liga Profesional. Matches are played as 90 minutes with provisions for extra time and penalty shoot-outs under laws administered by the International Football Association Board and referees appointed by officials from the Consejo Federal and the AFA Referees Committee. Disciplinary matters are governed by codes similar to those used in FIFA Club World Cup fixtures and affected by decisions from committees including delegates from CONMEBOL and national leagues like the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
Finals have featured storied clubs such as Boca Juniors, River Plate, Lanús, Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba and Arsenal Fútbol Club with outcomes decided by penalties as in matches involving Estudiantes de La Plata and decisive victories reminiscent of historic finals like the Copa Libertadores 2018 Final in intensity. Winners have qualified for ceremonial recognition alongside trophies awarded at venues linked to institutions like the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Estadio Alberto J. Armando, and neutral sites in cities such as Mendoza and San Juan. The roll of honour includes multiple winners and single-title holders drawn from clubs including Tigre, Banfield and Colón de Santa Fe.
Top goalscorers and appearance leaders include players who have represented Argentina national football team internationals, former FIFA Ballon d'Or nominees and continental stars who played for Boca Juniors and River Plate. Club records note unbeaten runs and largest margins akin to records in tournaments like the Copa del Rey and the DFB-Pokal. Attendance records compare to fixtures at stadiums such as Estadio Libertadores de América and data tracked by agencies like AFA Estadísticas and sporting bodies similar to Opta Sports and Transfermarkt. Managers with multiple Supercup appearances include figures associated with clubs like Diego Maradona-era squads, tactical profiles reminiscent of Marcelo Gallardo and predecessors from Ricardo Gareca's coaching tree.
Memorable editions featured derbies between Boca Juniors and River Plate producing tense penalty shoot-outs and incidents attracting coverage by outlets like La Nación, Clarín and Olé. Moments have included late equalisers, controversial refereeing decisions involving officials who later officiated in Copa Libertadores and FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and standout performances from players transferred to European clubs such as Lionel Messi-linked contemporaries or Gonzalo Higuaín-era stars. Historic comebacks and red-card incidents have echoed dramatic scenes from the Copa Sudamericana and influenced debates among pundits from networks including ESPN Argentina and Fox Sports Latinoamérica.
Matches have been hosted at neutral stadiums like Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, Estadio Malvinas Argentinas and municipal grounds in provinces including Córdoba Province and Santa Fe Province. Attendance figures vary with derby fixtures drawing capacities comparable to Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes and regional finals in cities such as Rosario and Mar del Plata attracting local club fanbases represented by barra brava groups tied to clubs like Huracán and Independiente. Security and logistics have involved coordination with provincial governments, municipal authorities and police forces historically engaged during high-profile events such as Superclásico derbies.
Commercial partners have included national corporations and international brands that sponsor competitions across South America, similar to sponsors of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, with broadcast rights held by companies such as TyC Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports and streaming platforms aligned with media conglomerates like Disney and Grupo Clarín. Sponsorship agreements impact kit suppliers linked to manufacturers like Nike, Adidas and Puma who outfit participating clubs, while television deals affect scheduling coordinated with broadcasters in markets including Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Category:Football competitions in Argentina