Velez Sarsfield Clinches 2024 Supercopa Internacional Title

 

A Showcase of Argentine Football Excellence

On July 8, 2025, at the iconic Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda, Vélez Sarsfield defeated Estudiantes de La Plata 2–0 to be crowned champions of the 2024 Supercopa Internacional, their first triumph in this prestigious competition.

Context: What Leads to the Supercopa Internationa l

The Supercopa Internacional is a one-off match defending the champion of the Trofeo de Campeones (won by Estudiantes) against the top-placed squad from the previous Argentine Primera División aggregate table (Vélez). This third edition not only confirmed AFA's commitment to rewarding consistent domestic performance but also maintained high anticipation due to the rivalry between these two top-tier teams.

The fixture originally had ambitions of being played abroad (Abu Dhabi was speculated), but AFA later chose to host it locally—marking a historic first: the Supercopa Internacional played in Argentina.

Scheduling Roller Coaster

Due to logistical constraints and broadcasting adjustments, the match date shifted several times:

• Initially set for Sunday, July 6, at 15:30.

• Rescheduled to Wednesday, July 9, coinciding with a national holiday .

• Final change: Tuesday, July 8 at 20:30, allowing better broadcast and fan access.

High-Stakes, High Drama

This wasn’t just any final—it marked the third decisive encounter between Vélez and Estudiantes within a year. Earlier clashes included:

• May 5, 2024: Estudiantes triumphed in the Copa de la Liga final over Vélez, via penalties.

• December 21, 2024: Estudiantes claimed the Trofeo de Campeones with a commanding 3–0 victory.

Heading into July, momentum seemed to favor Estudiantes—but Vélez had other plans.

The Final Showdown

In front of a packed and passionate crowd, Vélez asserted dominance and secured a 2–0 win. This historic victory crowned them as the 2024 Supercopa Internacional champions.

Key details:

• Date: July 8, 2025

• Venue: Estadio Libertadores de América, Avellaneda

• Referee: Darío Herrera maps the match 

• Format: 90 minutes, followed by extra-time and penalties if needed

Strategic Mastery: Schelotto Reigns Supreme

Under the stewardship of Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Vélez avoided pitfalls that spoiled earlier finals. Schelotto, who boasts multiple titles across Argentina and the US, engineered a plan that neutralized Estudiantes’ strengths and maximized his team’s defensive rigidity and attacking efficiency.

His adjustments ensured Vélez stayed organized, disciplined, and tactically balanced—combining resilience with opportunism.

Broader Implications for Vélez

This title is more than a trophy—it’s part of a broader renaissance at Liniers:

• They’d already ended a 10-year title drought, winning the 2024 Primera División under coach Gustavo Quinteros.

• That league triumph ushered them into crucial finals: the Trofeo de Campeones, the Supercopa Argentina, and the Supercopa Internacional.

• Their consistent league performance also secured qualification for the 2025 Copa Libertadores.

Rivalry Renewed: Estudiantes’ Setbacks

Estudiantes entered the match with confidence stemming from two dominant finals in 2024. However, this defeat speaks to the fine margins in elite football. What was once predictable—Estudiantes’ dominance—has become uncertain, igniting a fresh chapter in their rivalry with Vélez.

What Comes Next?

With the calendar packed ahead, Vélez will use this victory as springboard into the 2025 Copa Libertadores. Their focus will now be on showing consistency across domestic and international fronts. Estudiantes, in contrast, will aim to regroup and reclaim form as they pursue continental and local glory.

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