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Opponents of Saints me Palms In the semifinal of the Libertadores next week, Boca Juniors and River Plate made, this Saturday, a true Superclásico, as is the nickname of the meeting between the two rivals. The two teams drew 2-2 at Bombonera, in a match with two expulsions, with goals in three minutes and a saving goal at the end. The match was valid for the Diego Armando Maradona Cup.
The last time the classic took place was in October 2019, for the semifinals of the Libertadores. With their sights set on the duels with the Brazilian duo, Miguel Ángel Russo and Marcelo Gallardo saved some players. Defenders Jara and Fabra, and forwards Salvio, Soldano and Tevez started on the bench on the Xeneize side. Millonario had midfielder Ponzio, midfielder Nacho Fernández and forward Matias Suárez among the reserves.
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Borré and Villa are strangers in the classic: Boca Juniors and River Plate tied the game with two expulsions – Photo: Marcelo Endelli / Reuters
On the field, River Plate had more possession, but the two rivals created many opportunities. With quick transition and precision, Boca Juniors opened the scoring. After eight minutes, Más hit a beautiful low cross so that the former Cruzeiro Ábila finished well: 1 to 0. Carrascal still hit the post, but the visitors did not get the tie in the first stage.
The biggest emotions were for the second half. Colombian midfielder Campuzano was sent off early with his second yellow card, and River Plate took advantage of it.
The young Girotti comes out to celebrate his goal, the first for River Plate against Boca Juniors – Photo: Marcelo Endelli / Reuters
First, with the young Girotti, a 21-year-old forward, when he finished off with a header after a center from Montiel. Three minutes later, it was Nacho Fernández’s turn to hit Borré on the head, who ensured the comeback, 31: 2-1.
However, Millionaire’s luck was short-lived. At 34, Enzo Pérez was also expelled, and Boca managed to react. After a great play in the middle, Tevez, who entered the second stage, activated Villa on the right, and the Colombian declared a tie with a slight touch to goalkeeper Armani: 2 to 2.
Colombian Villa submits the departure of Armani to ensure 2 to 2 for Boca Juniors against River Plate – Photo: Marcelo Endelli / Reuters
Boca and River continue with eight points, tied for the lead in Group A of the second phase of the Diego Armando Maradona Cup, a competition created after the return of football in Argentina. The leader of Group B is Banfield. The first two places face each other in the decision, and the champion qualifies for the Libertadores 2021. Xeneizes and Millonarios are already guaranteed in the continental tournament.
The two rivals now return to the field in their commitments against Santos and Palmeiras, in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. This Tuesday, Verdão visits the river in Avellaneda, at 9:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Peixe faces Boca in the Bombonera, at 7.15pm.
Campuzano of Boca Juniors takes the red at the beginning of the second half: River Plate also had Enzo Pérez expelled – Photo: Marcelo Endelli / EFE
