News of superclasico

The Superclásico is back – and this time, it's public

01-10-2021 20:54 Long-standing coronavirus restrictions mean that two years almost to the day have passed since supporters were last able to witness this showpiece fixture.

by Dan Edwards

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL

Familiarity can breed contempt – for Boca, River and fans of football

07-08-2021 08:23 Despite the clash of Argentina's two most fearsome rivals this week, it was difficult to raise even the slightest enthusiasm for proceedings. The concerning fact is that such games have become all too common.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Boca bid to break River hoodoo in Sunday Superclásico

15-05-2021 12:18 Seventeen years almost to the day have now passed since Boca Juniors last got the better of River Plate in a knock-out tournament, in the 2004 Copa Libertadores.

by Dan Edwards

FOOTBALL

Boca, River gear up for another Superclásico without fans

13-03-2021 08:33 La Bombonera set to host its second derby match against River Plate in the space of two months – the atmosphere remains far from normal, but is another thriller on the way?

by Dan Edwards

COPA LIBERTADORES

Boca and River fail to get going in Libertadores semi-finals

09-01-2021 08:37 Xeneize retain hopes of advancing, although they will have to up their efforts significantly. For the Millo, only a near-miracle will secure passage to Rio.

by Dan Edwards