While Europe's top leagues have stuck to the tried-and-tested round-robin league system to decide their champions, and others have added U.S.-style postseason playoffs that culminate in a grand final, some countries have taken a leftfield approach to determining how soccer teams are rewarded for their endeavours over the course of a season.

The final of this year's Clausura championship in Argentina, pitting Estudiantes de la Plata against Racing Club , takes place on Saturday. Incredibly, this is one of eight matches that will crown a "champion" there this season.

Although Argentina may lead the way in baffling formats, it is not the only country with some unusual league rules.

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