It was contested between Argentine club Estudiantes de La Plata and LDU Quito from Ecuador.

On the other hand, LDU Quito was the defending champion and making their second consecutive appearance having won the 2009 Copa Sudamericana.

[1][2] As a curious fact, in June 2020 Estudiantes de La Plata filled a claim with Conmebol, requesting to be crowned champion of the 2010 edition.

In the complaint, Estudiantes alleged that LDU player Gonzalo Chila should have not been registered to play the final, as he had falsified his identity document.

It was their fourth Copa Libertadores title and first in 39 years, which they achieved by defeating Brazilian club Cruzeiro 4–1 on points.

Prior to the 2010 Recopa, Estudiantes and LDU Quito had previously met two times in South American competition.

The Estadio Casa Blanca was built between 1995 and 1997, and it hosted its first match on March 6, 1997, in a game between LDU Quito and Atlético Mineiro of Belo Horizonte.

Silvera had been a referee since 2003 and had officiated several CONMEBOL club competitions including a final series match of the 2006 and 2009 Copa Sudamericana.

Assistant referees: Carlos Pastorino Miguel Ángel Nievas Fourth official: Líber Prudente Man of the Match: Norberto Araujo (LDU Quito)