Soccer Football - Recopa Sudamericana - First Leg - Defensa y Justicia v Palmeiras - Estadio Norberto Tomaghello, Buenos Aires, Argentina - April 7, 2021 Palmeiras' Gustavo Scarpa celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS/Marcelo Endelli
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Brazilian club Palmeiras drew first blood in the final of South America's Recopa on Wednesday, beating Argentine side Defensa y Justicia 2-1 in the first leg in Buenos Aires.
The fixture, also known as the 'Supercup', is an annual showdown between the winners of South America’s two premier club tournaments -- the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
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