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Boca Juniors vs River Plate Preview: How to Watch, Kick Off Time, Team News, Predictions & More

Superclasico rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate will face off against one another in the most hotly anticipated Copa Libertadores final in history over the next two Saturdays.

Boca Juniors reached the final after overcoming Brazilian outfit Palmeiras in the semi-final, winning 4-2 on aggregate. This is their first final since 2012, when they were defeated by Corinthians 2-0 over the two legs.

As for River Plate, they narrowly edged past reigning champions Gremio on away goals after drawing 2-2 on aggregate. They reached the final just three years ago in 2015 and ended up coming away with the trophy courtesy of a 3-0 victory over UANL Tigers.