Estudiantes beat Independiente Rivadavia 3-2 in extra time on Thursday (12) in Córdoba to win the Supercopa Argentina in a final that started at 20h (Brasília time) at the Estadio Julio César Villagra.
According to ESPN Brasil, the match at Estadio Julio César Villagra put the Trofeo de Campeones winners against the Copa Argentina holders in a chaotic final. Guido Carrillo opened the scoring for Estudiantes in the 10th minute, followed shortly by an own goal from Iván Villalba after a defensive miscue against the striker.
Independiente Rivadavia rallied late in regulation as Florentín scored in the 44th minute and Villalba atoned for his earlier mistake by equalizing just before the final whistle. The squad was managed by Alexander Medina, also known as Cacique, and the roster featured former Grêmio midfielder Monsalve, who began on the bench before entering the match.
Lucas Alario secured the trophy in extra time, scoring six minutes into the extra period. The strike marked just his second goal of 2026, with his first having been scored back in May.
Recopa de Campeones Horizon
The victory earns Estudiantes a spot in the Recopa de Campeones, a triangular tournament starting in 2027 that will feature the winners of the Supercopa Argentina, Supercopa Internacional, and Copa Argentina, as CNN Brasil detailed. One of the spots already belongs to Rosario Central.
Final Preparations for Montevideo
Estudiantes now enters an extended break before facing Palmeiras in the CONMEBOL Libertadores final on November 28 at 17h (Brasília time) in Montevideo, Uruguay.
CNN Brasil reported that because the club failed to reach the knockout stage of the Clausura—finishing 12th in its group, outside the qualification zone reserved for the top eight teams of each group—Thursday’s match served as its final domestic fixture of the season, leaving the squad under Alexander Medina with a period without official matches to prepare for the single-match continental final.
ESPN Brasil confirmed that live coverage of the Libertadores final will air on ESPN via the Disney+ premium plan, while the Supercopa Argentina clash was broadcast live on ESPN on pay television and via streaming on Disney+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the Supercopa Argentina played?
The match took place at Estadio Julio César Villagra in Córdoba, Argentina.
Which teams qualified for the Recopa de Campeones?
Estudiantes qualified by winning the Supercopa Argentina, joining Rosario Central, who secured a spot by winning the Supercopa Internacional.
When is the Copa Libertadores final?
The match between Palmeiras and Estudiantes is scheduled for November 28 at 17h (Brasília time) in Montevideo.
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