Fernando Morena Trivia
How much do you really know about Fernando Morena?
Test your knowledge of Fernando Morena's career, records, and Copa Libertadores performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Fernando Morena?
Fernando Morena is a Uruguayan former striker, born on February 2, 1952 in Montevideo and nicknamed "Potrillo." He debuted at 17 for River Plate of Uruguay in 1969, became an idol at Peñarol and also played for Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Boca Juniors. For Uruguay he played 54 matches, scored 22 goals, played the 1974 World Cup and won the 1983 Copa América.
Morena in the Copa Libertadores
Morena was the Copa Libertadores top scorer three times — 1974, 1975 and 1982 — and is the tournament's second all-time scorer with 37 goals, behind only Alberto Spencer. In 1982 he won the Libertadores with Peñarol: in the final against Cobreloa, at Santiago's Estadio Nacional, he scored the only goal of the decisive match in the 89th minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times was Fernando Morena the Libertadores top scorer?
Three times: 1974 (7 goals), 1975 (8) and 1982 (7).
How many Copa Libertadores goals did Morena score?
37, making him the tournament's second all-time scorer behind Alberto Spencer.
What did Morena do in the 1982 final?
He scored the only goal of the decisive match against Cobreloa in the 89th minute, giving Peñarol the Libertadores.
How many questions are in the Fernando Morena trivia quiz?
20 free questions covering his career, records and the 1982 Copa Libertadores title with Peñarol.