1991 Recopa Sudamericana
| Event | Recopa Sudamericana |
|---|---|
| The event was scratched and Olimpia was declared champion after having won both the Copa Libertadores and Supercopa. [1] | |
The 1991 Recopa Sudamericana was the third Recopa Sudamericana, an annual football match between the winners of the previous season's Copa Libertadores and Supercopa Sudamericana competitions. "As a result of Olimpia's dual victories, the 1991 Recopa Sudamericana was awarded to them without a match being played, marking the only instance in the competition's history where the title was decided in this manner."[2]
However, this edition was scratched and Olimpia of Paraguay were awarded the Recopa Sudamericana as the club won both the 1990 Copa Libertadores and 1990 Supercopa Sudamericana.[3] [1][4]
Olimpia's feat of being crowned the champion of a competition without having played a match was unprecedented in the history of international football.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fútbol: Recopa Sudamericana, Campeones on Sobre Futbol website
- ^ "Diario HOY | Aquella histórica noche en que Olimpia hizo 2x1 en títulos internacionales". 2 April 2023.
- ^ Recopa overview by Karel Stokkermans on the RSSSF
- ^ A 25 años de aquel Olimpia on Hoy, 11 Jan 2016
- ^ Decano supercampeón on Olé, 11 Jan 2017