Super Cup: Winter or Summer?

Despite being a minor trophy, super cup It’s a title that earns prestige and that every team wants and can win. mark the future season and change the dynamics of any set. Without going any further, here is an example: ernesto valverdeJust like that, he was fired from the bench. balsa After losing in the semi-finals, spanish super cup in 2020 in front of atlético de madrid.

Regarding the format in the five major leagues, Spain (2020) And then Italy (2024) Changes have been made in recent years, final four Played between the first two league players and the two cup finalists Saudi Arabia in the month of January. instead, France It is also disputed in January From 2023, but the difference is debatable. single party Between league champion and cup champion.

And on the other hand, england and Germany will be played meeting only in the month of Augustclub season begins. The difference is community shield it’s always in wembley and DFL Super Cup It is located in the stadium of one of the participants.

What is clear is that there are pros and cons depending on which season it is held, whether it is held in August or January, and will influence the future of the competition.

Advantages and disadvantages of the summer super cup

Strong Points

– Fans’ desire to see the official title played and to see their team after the summer

– Is there anyone going to the stadium?

– De-clutter the calendar and reduce the number of matches if there are many active tournaments

– Watch new players debut in tough scenarios

Cons

・Players lack of sense of rhythm

– Possible absence of some star players due to vacation after the summer national team tournament

-Reduction in income for participating clubs

– Only 2 participating clubs, so 2 fewer matches

Advantages and disadvantages of winter super cup

Strong Points

– Increases the tension and pace of play and, as a result, prestige

– Ability to be the highlight of the season

– Increased number of goals per game (3.6 goals per game since the format change in Spain)

-More distribution of TV rights

-Start of the calendar year with official tournament disputes

Cons

-The head office is located in a foreign country and there is no soccer culture.

– a long period of time between the end of the tournament that granted access to this tournament and the dispute;

– More games added to an already overloaded calendar

– Many kilometers traveled mid-season