DBasia.news – For the first time throughout history, Copa Libertadores involves the Superclasico between two Argentina historical clubs, Boca Juniors and River Plate. No wonder, Argentina are enthusiast about it.
They called it the Superfinal. No wonder, the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors is legendary.
The competition between the rich and the poor. River Plate are the rich clubs, while Boca Juniors represent the poor people.
Moreover, this is the first Superclasico reaches the final of the international tournament. Previously, River Plate and Boca Juniors never meet each other in Copa Libertadores final.
It’s different to the Champions League, the home-away system will be applied in the final of Copa Libertadores. Boca Juniors will be the host in the first leg.
At that time, the match ended with a 2-2 score. The goals from Ramon Abila (34′) and Dario Benedetto (45+1′) could be responded by Lucas Pratto (35′) and own goal from Carlos Izquierdoz (61′).
The condition makes River Plate more dominant. They just need to play 0-0 to win, meanwhile, Boca Juniors must win or at least 2-2.
The life and death duel between them attracts football lovers attention all over the world, especially in South America. No wonder, both are respected there.
The Argentinian people consider the 2018 Copa Libertadores final as one of the most important matches throughout the history. No wonder, both clubs have top players.
From River Plate, there are many legendary players. Let’s say Diego Simeone, Omar Sivori, Gabriel Batistuta, and Gonzalo Higuain.
Meanwhile, Boca Juniors alumni are also great. Starting from Diego Maradona, Juan Sebastian Veron, Carlos Tevez, and Juan Roman Riquelme.
Both River Plate and Boca Juniors are top teams in South America. Los Millionairos won 48 prestigious titles, and Xeneizes collected 67 trophies.