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- 1 2 Fútbol: Recopa Sudamericana, Campeones on Sobre Futbol website
- ↑ Recopa overview by Karel Stokkermans on the RSSSF
- ↑ A 25 años de aquel Olimpia on Hoy, 11 Jan 2016
- ↑ Decano supercampeón on Olé, 11 Jan 2017