Iberian Cup
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The Iberian Cup, also called Iberian Supercup, was an international competition between clubs from Portugal
and Spain
, disputed by two teams (one portuguese and one spanish) that were champions in a major competition, very much alike a Supercup, to find out which was the best team from Iberian Peninsula
. So far, the Iberian Cup was only played in 5 occasions.
The first Iberian Cup was played at July 7, 1935. FC Porto and Real Betis
were both league champions, and played a single match which Porto won. The first edition of the Cup was not officially recognized by both federations.
The second Iberian Cup happened forty eight years after the first edition, and was played throughout two matches. This time it was also between the portuguese and spanish league champions SL Benfica
and Athletic Club
. It was the first edition that was officially recognized by both federations, and the FPF even provided the trophy for the competition.
In 1991, it was disputed between the portuguese league champions SL Benfica
and the Copa del Rey
winner Atlético de Madrid
, and eventually won by the spanish side.
In 2000, european champions Real Madrid
faced portuguese league champions Sporting CP, and the competition also returned to the single match format. Sporting defeated Real Madrid.
Finally in 2005, the champions from both national cups faced each other, Vitoria de Setubal and Real Betis
. This time the teams asked both national football federations to approve another edition of the Iberian Cup, which gave the competition one more time and official character (although it was celebrated as a friendly match).
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, disputed by two teams (one portuguese and one spanish) that were champions in a major competition, very much alike a Supercup, to find out which was the best team from Iberian Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula , sometimes called Iberia, is located in the extreme southwest of Europe and includes the modern-day sovereign states of Spain, Portugal and Andorra, as well as the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar...
. So far, the Iberian Cup was only played in 5 occasions.
The first Iberian Cup was played at July 7, 1935. FC Porto and Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
were both league champions, and played a single match which Porto won. The first edition of the Cup was not officially recognized by both federations.
The second Iberian Cup happened forty eight years after the first edition, and was played throughout two matches. This time it was also between the portuguese and spanish league champions SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
and Athletic Club
Athletic club
An athletic club may be*A private club which provides sports facilities to members.*A sports club dedicated to athletics, often professional and fielding competitive teams...
. It was the first edition that was officially recognized by both federations, and the FPF even provided the trophy for the competition.
In 1991, it was disputed between the portuguese league champions SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
and the Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
winner Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid
Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D., commonly known as Atlético Madrid, is a Spanish football club based in Madrid who play in La Liga. Atlético have won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996; in Europe, they won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1962, were...
, and eventually won by the spanish side.
In 2000, european champions Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
faced portuguese league champions Sporting CP, and the competition also returned to the single match format. Sporting defeated Real Madrid.
Finally in 2005, the champions from both national cups faced each other, Vitoria de Setubal and Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
. This time the teams asked both national football federations to approve another edition of the Iberian Cup, which gave the competition one more time and official character (although it was celebrated as a friendly match).
Winners
| Edition | year | Champion | Competition * | Result | Runner-up | Competition * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iberian Cup I | 1935 |  FC Porto |
Portuguese Liga Portuguese Liga The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system... |
4–2 |  Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
| Iberian Cup II | 1983 | SL Benfica SL Benfica Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team... |
Portuguese Liga Portuguese Liga The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system... |
1–2 / 3–1 | Athletic Club Athletic club An athletic club may be*A private club which provides sports facilities to members.*A sports club dedicated to athletics, often professional and fielding competitive teams... |
La Liga La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
| Iberian Cup III | 1991 | Atlético de Madrid Atlético de Madrid Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D., commonly known as Atlético Madrid, is a Spanish football club based in Madrid who play in La Liga. Atlético have won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996; in Europe, they won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1962, were... |
Spanish Cup | 1–1 / 3–2 | SL Benfica SL Benfica Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team... |
Portuguese Liga Portuguese Liga The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system... |
| Peninsular Cup | 2000 | Sporting CP |
Portuguese Liga Portuguese Liga The Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system... |
2–1 | Real Madrid Real Madrid Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la... |
Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
| Iberian Supercup | 2005 | Vitoria Setubal |
Portuguese Cup | 2–1 | Real Betis Balompié |
Spanish Cup |
- * The competitions from which they're champions at the time.
Finalists Table
| Club | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| SL Benfica SL Benfica Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team... |
1 (1983) | 1 (1991) |
| FC Porto |
1 (1935) | |
| Atlético de Madrid Atlético de Madrid Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D., commonly known as Atlético Madrid, is a Spanish football club based in Madrid who play in La Liga. Atlético have won both La Liga and the Copa del Rey on nine occasions, including a double in 1996; in Europe, they won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1962, were... |
1 (1991) | |
| Sporting CP |
1 (2000) | |
| Vitória de Setúbal Vitória F.C. Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72... |
1 (2005) | |
| Real Betis Balompié |
2 (1935, 2005) | |
| Athletic Club Athletic club An athletic club may be*A private club which provides sports facilities to members.*A sports club dedicated to athletics, often professional and fielding competitive teams... |
1 (1983) | |
| Real Madrid Real Madrid Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la... |
1 (2000) |