Recopa Sudamericana (2008)
South America's annual clash of champions.
The Recopa Sudamericana is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1988, contested between the champions of the previous year's Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- Recopa Sudamericana
- Year
- 2008
- Opponent
- Arsenal de Sarandí
- Result
- Arsenal de Sarandí Won (Aggregate)
- Venue first leg
- Estadio Juan Domingo Perón, Avellaneda
- Venue second leg
- Estadio Alberto J. Armando (La Bombonera), Buenos Aires
Lore & Background
The 2008 Recopa Sudamericana was won by Boca Juniors, who defeated Arsenal de Sarandí. Boca Juniors won their fourth title in that edition, becoming joint leaders for most international titles won by a club. Grêmio did not participate in the 2008 edition.
Reader's Guide
The competition has been played as a two-legged series or a single match at a neutral venue. From 1988 to 1995, teams received 2 points for a win; from 1995 onward, 3 points for a win. If tied on points after two legs, goal difference is used, and penalty kicks decide if still tied. No extra time or away goals are used.
Did You Know?
- Brazilian clubs have the most victories with thirteen wins, and Brazil has the most different winning teams (ten clubs).
- Four clubs have won the Recopa consecutively: São Paulo (1994), LDU Quito (2010), Boca Juniors (2006), and River Plate (2016).
- The trophy is a gold-coated body with an Adidas Tango ball, and a team winning three times in a row receives an original copy of the trophy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Grêmio defeat in the 2008 Recopa Sudamericana?
Grêmio faced Ecuadorian side LDU Quito, who were the reigning Copa Sudamericana holders at the time. The Tricolor Gaúcho defeated them on aggregate to claim their first title in this competition.
Where were the two legs of the 2008 Recopa Sudamericana played?
The first leg took place at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, while the decisive second leg was hosted by Grêmio at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre. This double-header format required Grêmio to conquer both high-altitude conditions and their home crowd.
What was the result of the 2008 Recopa Sudamericana match?
Grêmio emerged victorious over LDU Quito through an aggregate score across the two legs. This win secured a historic double-header victory where the Tricolor Gaúcho successfully conquered the Andes to lift the trophy.
Who were the participants in the 2008 Recopa Sudamericana?
The match featured Grêmio, the defending Copa Libertadores champions, against LDU Quito, the current holders of the Copa Sudamericana. This matchup brought together two of South America's giants for a battle over continental supremacy.
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