Recopa Sul-Americana de 1984
Grêmio wins second Recopa Sudamericana title on penalties.
The 2018 CONMEBOL Recopa was the 26th edition of the CONMEBOL Recopa (also referred to as the Recopa Sudamericana, or Portuguese: Recopa Sul-Americana), the football competition organized by CONMEBOL between the winners of the previous season's two major South American club tournaments, the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana. The competition was contested in two-legged home-and-away format between Brazilian team Grêmio, the 2017 Copa Libertadores champions, and Argentinian team Independiente, the 2017 Copa Sudamericana champions.
- Competition Status
- Did not exist
- Grêmio's 1983 Achievement
- Copa Libertadores Champions
- Opponent in Hypothetical Match
- N/A
- Trophy Awarded
- None
Lore & Background
The 2018 Recopa Sudamericana was a tightly contested affair between two of South America's most historic clubs. Grêmio entered as the 2017 Copa Libertadores champions, having defeated Lanús in the final. Independiente qualified as the 2017 Copa Sudamericana champions, having beaten Flamengo for the title. The first leg was hosted by Independiente at Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda on 14 February 2018. The second leg was hosted by Grêmio at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre on 21 February 2018. Tied 1–1 on aggregate, Grêmio won 5–4 on penalties to win their second Recopa Sudamericana title.
In Their Own Story
The first leg in Avellaneda saw Independiente take the initiative on home soil, but Grêmio held firm. The return leg in Porto Alegre was a tense affair, with both sides creating chances but unable to break the deadlock in regular time. With the aggregate score tied at 1–1, the match went to extra time. Per the competition format, the away goals rule was not used, and 30 minutes of extra time were played. Still tied after extra time, the penalty shoot-out was used to determine the winner. Grêmio held their nerve, converting five of their spot kicks to Independiente's four, securing the trophy in front of their home fans at Arena do Grêmio.
Reader's Guide
The Recopa Sudamericana is played on a home-and-away two-legged basis, with the Copa Libertadores champions hosting the second leg. If tied on aggregate, the away goals rule is not used, and 30 minutes of extra time are played. If still tied after extra time, the penalty shoot-out is used to determine the winner. If extra time is played, a fourth substitution is allowed. For the 2018 edition, Grêmio (2017 Copa Libertadores champions) faced Independiente (2017 Copa Sudamericana champions). The first leg was at Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda on 14 February 2018, and the second leg was at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre on 21 February 2018. Grêmio won 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 aggregate draw.
Did You Know?
- The 2018 CONMEBOL Recopa was the 26th edition of the competition.
- Grêmio won their second Recopa Sudamericana title in 2018.
- The first leg was hosted by Independiente at Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda on 14 February 2018.
- The second leg was hosted by Grêmio at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre on 21 February 2018.
- Grêmio won 5–4 on penalties after a 1–1 aggregate draw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some fans mention a 1984 Recopa Sul-Americana?
This reference is often a historical confusion stemming from Grêmio's 1983 Copa Libertadores victory. Since the supercup equivalent was not created until five years later, no match or record exists for that year.
Is there a physical trophy for the 1984 Recopa Sul-Americana?
No trophy was ever awarded for this event because it is a historical anomaly that never occurred. The competition simply did not exist in the South American football calendar at that time.
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