Flamengo v Lanús: tenth Brazil-Argentina Recopa showdown

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·18 February 2026

Flamengo v Lanús: tenth Brazil-Argentina Recopa showdown

Flamengo and Lanús begin their battle for the Recopa Sudamericana this Thursday, rekindling the tradition of Brazil vs. Argentina clashes. So far, the two countries have contested the competition’s trophy on nine occasions, with a balanced record.

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Brazil holds a slight edge with 5 titles, compared to 4 for the Argentinians. However, the hermanos have won the last three Recopa finals against Brazilian opponents – in 2019, River Plate beat Athlético-PR; in 2022, Defensa y Justicia overcame Palmeiras; in 2025, Racing defeated Botafogo.

Flamengo has never faced an Argentinian team in the Recopa Sudamericana. Lanús, on the other hand, faced Atlético-MG in 2014 and lost the final.

Curiously, Flamengo has played twice in the Recopa Sudamericana against the same opponent, Independiente del Valle. In 2020, the Rio team won with an aggregate score of 5-2, but in 2023 they fell to the Ecuadorians on penalties.

Recopa Clashes between Brazil and Argentina

1996: Grêmio (BRA) vs. Independiente (ARG) | Champion: Grêmio
1997: Cruzeiro (BRA) vs. River Plate (ARG) | Champion: Cruzeiro
2006: Boca Juniors (ARG) vs. São Paulo (BRA) | Champion: Boca Juniors
2011: Internacional (BRA) vs. Independiente (ARG) | Champion: Internacional
2014: Atlético Mineiro (BRA) vs. Lanús (ARG) | Champion: Atlético Mineiro
2018: Grêmio (BRA) vs. Independiente (ARG) | Champion: Grêmio
2019: River Plate (ARG) vs. Athletico-PR (BRA) | Champion: River Plate
2021: Defensa y Justicia (ARG) vs. Palmeiras (BRA) | Champion: Defensa y Justicia
2025: Racing (ARG) vs. Botafogo (BRA) | Champion: Racing.

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