Club Athletico Paranaense

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Club Athletico Paranaense is a prominent Brazilian football club based in Curitiba, Paraná.

Founded on March 26, 1924, CAP has a rich history in Brazilian football, playing at the Arena da Baixada.

The club was formed from the merger of two older clubs, International Football Club and América Futebol Clube.

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Biography

Formation

Club Athletico Paranaense, commonly known as CAP, was established on March 26, 1924, through the merger of two traditional Curitiba clubs: the International Football Club and the América Futebol Clube. The club's inaugural match took place shortly after its formation on April 6, 1924, where they triumphed over Universal FC with a score of 4-2. CAP quickly made its mark in local football, clinching its first Campeonato Paranaense title in 1925, followed by a second title in 1929, showcasing its early dominance in the state league.

Historical Challenges and Triumphs

The club experienced a rollercoaster of fortunes throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In 1983, Athletico Paranaense had a commendable season, finishing fourth in the Série A. However, the late 1980s brought challenges, culminating in their first-ever relegation to Série B in 1989. Despite setbacks, the club managed to bounce back, earning promotion to Série A again in 1991. The 1992 season saw them finish fifteenth, but they faced another relegation shortly after, highlighting the club's struggles during this period.

Honours and Legacy

Athletico Paranaense has a rich history of achievements, including multiple state championships and notable performances in national and international competitions. They have been runners-up in prestigious tournaments such as the Copa Libertadores in 2005 and 2022, and the Recopa Sudamericana in 2019 and 2022. The club continues to be a significant force in Brazilian football, competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and maintaining a strong presence in the Campeonato Paranaense, the premier state league of Paraná.

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Career & Clubs

History

Foundation

Club Athletico Paranaense traces its roots to the 1912 founding of the International Football Club and the 1914 founding of the América Futebol Clube, two traditional Curitiba clubs. The clubs merged in 26 March 1924 100 years ago to form CAP. The club's first match, a friendly one, was played on 6 April, when Athletico Paranaense beat Universal FC 4–2. The following year, Athletico Paranaense won its first title, the Campeonato Paranaense. In 1929 it won its second state title, before adding a third and the club's first back to back championship.

1980s and 1990s: ups and downs

In the 1983 Serie A, Athletico had a great season, finishing fourth in the league. However, the club struggled in the 1986 and 1988 seasons, which eventually culminated in the club's relegation to the Série B for the first time in history in 1989. In the 1990 season they made the second division finals, losing to Sport Recife due to Sport having a better season record, after a draw on aggregate. Despite the loss, they still earned promotion to the 1991 Série A, where they struggled but ultimately earned their permanence in the top flight for the following season. The 1992 season was slightly better, with the club finishing fifteenth in the Serie A. However, the following season was worse, with the club suffering another relegation, their second in four years. In the 1994 Série B, the club was eliminated in the third stage and was not promoted. In the 1995 Série B,…

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History in competitions

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South American Record

As of match played 27 September 2024

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League: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Legacy

Honours

Official tournaments

s shared record (S) Supercampeonato

Others tournaments

International

Torneio Internacional Afro-Brasileiro (1): 1974 Schützi-Cup Tournament (2): 1991, 1992 Shaka Hislop Cup Tournament (1): 2007 Challenger Brazil/USA (2): 2007, 2009 Marbella Cup (1): 2013

National

Torneio Triangular Paraná-São Paulo (1): 1969 Torneio Interestadual do Couto Pereira (1): 1977 Torneio Cidade de Londrina (1): 2010

State

Torneio Relâmpago (1): 1946 Troféu Primeira Hora (1): 2001 Taça Caio Junior (1): 2018 Taça Dirceu Krüger (1): 2019 Taça dos Campeões (1): 2025 Torneio Início do Paraná (6): 1936, 1947, 1955, 1958, 1987, 1988

City

Liga Curitibana (5): 1929, 1930, 1934, 1936, 1940 Torneio Encerramento da Liga Curitibana (1): 1935 Torneio Início da Liga Curitibana (1): 1936

Runners-up

Copa Libertadores (2): 2005, 2022 Recopa Sudamericana (2): 2019, 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1): 2004 Copa do Brasil (2): 2013, 2021 Supercopa do Brasil (1): 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (2): 1990, 2025 Copa Sul-Minas (1): 2002 Campeonato Paranaense (19): 1926, 1927, 1928, 1948, 1968, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1987, 1991, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017

Youth team

Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores (2): 1996, 2006 Copa Votorantim Sub-15 (1): 2007

Women's Football

Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Feminino (5): 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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