Independiente de Avellaneda, known as the King of Cups, stands as one of the greatest clubs in Argentina and the world. These statements, repeated since the 1990s and passionately revived in the early 2000s, still resonate among football romantics today. But the question remains: can Independiente reclaim its throne in South America?

An Unmatched Record

Independiente is considered the King of Cups due to its vast number of international titles. Its greatness is reflected in 18 major championships:

• 7 Copa Libertadores titles
• 2 Intercontinental Cups
• 2 Supercopa Sudamericana titles
• 1 Inter-American Cup
• 1 Copa Sudamericana

These achievements, among others, showcase Independiente’s international success, making it one of the most prestigious clubs in Argentine football history.

Independiente’s Intercontinental Titles

• 1973 : Defeated Juventus of Italy 1-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

• 1984 : Beat Liverpool of England 1-0 at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Independiente’s Copa Libertadores Glory

• 1964 : Won its first Copa Libertadores, defeating Nacional of Uruguay.
• 1984 : Secured its seventh Copa Libertadores, beating Grêmio of Brazil.

Present in the 2025 Copa Sudamericana

In this new edition of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana, the team led by Julio Vaccari is showing great form, demonstrating character and resilience in tough matches. Independiente secured a 2-1 victory over Boston River in the group stage.

The Argentine club’s goals were scored by Pablo Galdames, while Facundo Muñoz netted for the visitors. The match statistics highlight Independiente’s dominance:

• Possession: 60% vs. Boston River's 40%
• Shots on target: 19 vs. 6
• Fouls committed: 11 by Independiente, 15 by Boston River
• Accurate passes: 450 for Independiente, 274 for the Uruguayan side

The match took place at the Libertadores de América Stadium in Avellaneda.

Julio Vaccari: The Architect of the New Independiente

"Copa nights in this stadium have a special mystique," emphasized Vaccari after the thrilling victory over Boston River. With this win, Independiente solidified its position in Group A of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, bouncing back after an opening loss in the high altitude of Potosí.

"We lacked fluidity in the first half, but we always had the initiative," the coach analyzed.

He also praised the squad’s fighting spirit: "There’s something in the air, and the boys took advantage of it. They have huge hearts and found a way to win. What they do on the pitch moves me. I’ll stick with their courage to go after the three points we deserved."

Independiente’s Path in the Sudamericana

With this victory, Independiente now has three points and sits second in the group, trailing Nacional Potosí, which has a game in hand. Guaraní and Boston River are tied at one point each.

This triumph not only reinforces the club’s international reputation but also brings it closer to a potential Copa Libertadores qualification, while boosting confidence for domestic competitions. Could this be the start of the King of Cups' resurgence?