Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
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| 07/19 20:00 | 1 |
Sevilla vs Independiente del Valle
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5-2 |
Wikipedia - UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge
The UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge (Spanish: UEFA–CONMEBOL Desafío de Clubes; Portuguese: UEFA–CONMEBOL Desafio de Clubes) is a football friendly match organised by CONMEBOL and UEFA. The match is contested by the winners of the South American and European second-tier competitions UEFA Europa League and CONMEBOL Sudamericana, respectively. Organised as an annual one-off match, it is a equivalent to the former Supercopa Euroamericana, which featured the winners of the South American and European second-tier competitions. The competition was launched in 2023 as part of a renewed partnership between CONMEBOL and UEFA.
History
On 12 February 2020, UEFA and CONMEBOL signed a renewed memorandum of understanding meant to enhance cooperation between the two organisations. As part of the agreement, a joint UEFA–CONMEBOL committee examined the possibility of staging European–South American intercontinental matches, for both men's and women's football and across various age groups. On 15 December 2021, UEFA and CONMEBOL again signed a renewed memorandum of understanding lasting until 2028, which included specific provisions on opening a joint office in London and the potential organisation of various football events.
Following a series of new events between teams from the two confederations, on 7 July 2023, UEFA and CONMEBOL confirmed that the UEFA Europa League and CONMEBOL Sudamericana winners would face each other in an intercontinental match, with the agreement initially for a pilot edition starting on 19 July 2023 at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, Spain. The UEFA–CONMEBOL Club Challenge can be considered a successor to the Supercopa Euroamericana, played in 2015 for the first time and organised by American satellite-television company DirecTV, as a friendly football tournament, until in 2017, when the match was cancelled, after the crash of LaMia Flight 2933, carrying the majority of the Chapecoense squad on their way to the first leg of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana finals.
The tournament features a format that combines the UEFA Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, the most prestigious club competitions in Europe and South America respectively. The top clubs from each continent, who have proven their dominance in their respective leagues, come together to compete in a thrilling showdown.
The UEFA CONMEBOL Club Challenge offers a platform for clubs to showcase their footballing prowess and tactical brilliance. The matches are intense and highly competitive, with teams leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory. The tournament is known for its fast-paced and high-scoring games, as the best players from both continents go head-to-head in a battle of skill, speed, and strategy.
The tournament not only provides an opportunity for clubs to assert their dominance on a global stage but also allows for cultural exchange and camaraderie between European and South American footballing communities. Fans from both continents come together to support their favorite teams, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.
The UEFA CONMEBOL Club Challenge is a celebration of the beautiful game, showcasing the best of European and South American football. It is a tournament that captivates fans worldwide, as they witness the clash of titans and the emergence of new footballing legends. With its rich history and tradition, this tournament continues to be a highlight in the soccer calendar, captivating fans and players alike with its thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.