The 2012 Superclásico de las Américas – Copa Doctor Nicolás Leoz was the second edition of the

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. Brazil won 4–3 on penalties after a 3–3 draw on aggregate and conquered their second title. The first leg was played at Estádio Serra Dourada,

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, which Brazil won, 2–1. The second leg was originally scheduled to be played on 3 October 2012, at the

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in Resistencia, Chaco, but was postponed due to a power failure in the stadium. Both the CBF and AFA agreed on a new date for the match, and it was chosen to be held on 21 November 2012 at

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. Argentina won the second leg 2–1, leading to a draw on aggregate that was decided in Brazil's favor on penalties.

Venues

Matches

First leg

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Second leg

References

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