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The Copa Sudamericana is CONMEBOL's secondary annual continental club football competition for South American clubs, inaugurated in 2002 as a counterpart to the Copa Libertadores. It is organized along similar lines to UEFA's Europa League and features clubs that have qualified through their domestic leagues and cups, as well as those eliminated from the Libertadores group stage. The winner earns a berth in the following year's Copa Libertadores and faces the Libertadores champion in the Recopa Sudamericana. Argentine and Brazilian clubs have historically been the most successful.
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Copa Sudamericana ranks #67 of 241 in the League ranking, behind Dominican Republic LIDOM, ahead of KHL.
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What is the Copa Sudamericana in soccer?
The Copa Sudamericana is South America's secondary annual continental club football competition, organized by CONMEBOL. It is the South American equivalent of Europe's UEFA Europa League, featuring clubs that either qualify through their domestic leagues or drop down from the Copa Libertadores.
When was the Copa Sudamericana created?
The tournament was inaugurated in 2002 following the discontinuation of the Copa Merconorte and Copa Mercosur. It was created to give more South American clubs the opportunity to compete in international continental football.
What happens to the winner of the Copa Sudamericana?
The champion of the Copa Sudamericana earns a direct berth in the group stage of the prestigious Copa Libertadores for the following year. Additionally, they earn the right to play against the Copa Libertadores champions in the Recopa Sudamericana.
Which Brazilian and Argentine clubs historically dominate the Copa Sudamericana?
Clubs from Brazil and Argentina have historically been the most successful in the competition, with teams like Boca Juniors, Independiente, and Athletico Paranaense frequently lifting the trophy. Their deep financial pockets and strong domestic leagues give them an advantage in the CONMEBOL ecosystem.
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