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River president D'Onofrio sees 'no reasons' for stadium closure

Saturday's game was abandoned before kick-off when Boca players were injured outside the stadium, plunging the fixture into uncertainty

River Plate president Rodolfo D'Onofrio is adamant that fans of his club should be allowed to attend Sunday's Copa Libertadores final second leg match, despite the violence on Saturday that saw the match pushed back a day.

Having tied 2-2 in the first leg, River and Boca were unable to take the field in the return match of this highly anticipated fixture on Saturday.

Boca's team coach was attacked by River fans outside the Monumental stadium , with two players requiring hospital treatment due to the injuries sustained.