26.01.2011 22:08

16th Copa Continental for Barça

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The first title of the 2010/11 season for Barça Sorli Discau was the Club’s 16th Copa Continental and confirms the Club’s position as King of this competition.

Both in its time as the European Super Cup and also as it is now known – the Copa Continental, Barça have dominated the competition.

The competition has changed its format since 1979/80 when it was inaugurated and Barça won the first edition beating Giovinazzo 9-4.

Dominant

Barça are the competition’s dominant team with Liceo and Igualada, with five wins each, in second place. Porto, Barcelos, Noia and Reus have each won once.

Barça won the first six editions of the competition until 1984/85. There was then a break until 1996/97 when Barça beat Oliveirense (1-6 and 8-1).

When the competition changed its name in 1997/98, Igualada won twice on the run before in 1999/00 Barça again took over and won three titles on the trot. Although Liceo won it in the 2002/03 season, Barça then won it again for the next five seasons.