The twelfth edition of the modern era in the federal competition will feature two clubs that have never claimed the title in a final before.
The Argentinian Cup has a history split into two phases: the early period at the end of the 1960s, with a complete edition and another that lacked a decisive match; and a second phase that has run continuously since 2011, though with a temporary pause. The 2020 edition began but was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and later resumed, extending into 2021 and pushing the final, where Boca Juniors defeated Talleres, to nearly two years after the tournament began.
In 2022, amid the post-pandemic adjustments and a calendar reshaped by the World Cup, there was an unprecedented final and Protection became the first champion indirectly affiliated with the AFA. And 2023 is poised to deliver a new winner as the final will be contested by Students, with the victor among San Lorenzo and Defense and Justice — three clubs that had never won the competition before.
1969
The inaugural edition of the competition qualified for the South American Cup Winners’ Cup and was the only one played in two legs. Boca Juniors prevailed over Club Atlético Atlanta with an overall 3-2 score (they won 3-1 at home and lost 0-1 away). The tournament continued the following year, but after the continental tournament’s second edition was cancelled and a place was awarded, the decision was made to suspend the dispute, even though San Lorenzo and Vélez Sársfield had already played the first leg of the tournament’s last edition.
2012
After more than four decades, the AFA chose to revive a National Cup of federal character, held annually, with Boca Juniors defeating Racing 2-1 in the first edition after the restoration.
2013
Argentinian Cup
Arsenal defeated San Lorenzo 3-0 to become champions.
2014
Huracán defeated Rosario Central on penalties after a 0-0 draw. The data shows El Globo was in the B Nacional at the time and is currently the only Ascenso team to reach the final stages of the competition.
2015
Boca Juniors beat Rosario Central 2-0 amid controversy surrounding refereeing by Diego Ceballos, earning their third title in the competition.
2016
River Plate defeated Rosario Central 4-3 in a dramatic match to win the Argentine Cup for the first time.
2017
River Plate defeated Atlético Tucumán 2–1 in Mendoza to defend the title.
2018
In a tough duel against Gimnasia y Esgrima, after a 1-1 draw in regulation, Rosario Central triumphed 4-1 on penalties and finally cleared the slump of several near-misses from previous years.
2019
River Plate defeated Central Córdoba from Santiago del Estero 3–0 in Mendoza, becoming Argentine Cup champions for the third time, tying Boca Juniors on the all-time list.
2020-21
The 2020 edition was paused for nine months due to the pandemic and was scheduled to conclude the following year. Boca Juniors and Talleres drew 0-0 in Santiago del Estero, and the result went to penalties, where Boca emerged 5-4 winners and claimed the title.
2022
On Sunday, October 30, Patronato won 1-0 against Talleres in Mendoza thanks to a goal by Tiago Banega, making Patronato the first team indirectly affiliated with the AFA to become champions. (Source: Goal)