Argentina will host the continental final for the first time since 2019, with River’s Monumental as the favorite to be the venue
Copa Libertadores
The Argentine football giant lost the decider to Brazil’s Fluminense at legendary Maracanã Stadium
Boca fans suffer police repression in Brazil in build-up to Copa Libertadores final
They claim Rio de Janeiro police arrested them after allowing Fluminense fans to attack them
The Xeneize required a penalty shootout once again to beat Palmeiras and will now face Fluminense in the decider
The Xeneizes were the better team, but the 0-0 draw means the series will be defined in São Paulo
Duel of titans: Boca Juniors hosts Palmeiras for Copa Libertadores semi-finals
The Xeneize need a good result in the series opener at home before Sunday’s Superclásico
Copa Libertadores: Boca through to semis after beating Racing on penalties
The Xeneizes are the first team since 1989 to reach the top four without winning a knockout game in regulation
The two remaining Argentine teams tied 0-0 in an uneventful game
Copa Libertadores: Boca Juniors and Racing Club face off for a spot in the semis
The two surviving Argentine teams play the first leg of a highly anticipated quarterfinals series on Wednesday
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