Argentine football is dressing up this weekend. As part of the classic event in the Professional League Cup 2023The “highlight” of the day is the confrontation between Boca Juniors and River Plate at La Bombonera Stadium. Jorge Almirón’s side come to this game at a time of sporting uncertainty at local level, while Martín Demichelis’ side have gotten back on track in recent weeks.
This will be the 260th edition of this ancient rivalry between Xeneizes and Millionaires, the most important in Argentina. Both the overall history and the recent one are very balanced, so a close encounter can be expected on this occasion.
Boca Juniors vs. River Plate: last 10 Superclásicos
Of the last 10 Boca vs. River, each club won three times and the remaining four times drew. Two of these matches had to be decided on penalties and in both cases the victory went to the Boqueses.
- River Plate 1-0 Boca Juniors | Argentine Professional League 2023
- Boca Juniors 1-0 River Plate | Argentine Professional League 2022
- River Plate 0-1 Boca Juniors | Professional League Cup 2022
- River Plate 2-1 Boca Juniors | Argentine Professional League 2021
- Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate | Copa Argentina 2021
- Boca Juniors 1-1 River Plate | Professional League Cup 2021
- Boca Juniors 1-1 River Plate | Professional League Cup 2021
- Boca Juniors 2-2 River Plate | Diego Maradona Cup 2021
- Boca Juniors 1-0 River Plate | Copa Libertadores 2019
- River Plate 2-0 Boca Juniors | Copa Libertadores 2019.
Boca Juniors vs River Plate: full story
According to the official count, Boca Juniors and River Plate have faced each other 259 times (in local and international competitions), with a record of 91 wins for the former, 85 wins for the latter and 83 draws. Some sides count 84 ties, but according to the newspaper Olé this data is incorrect as it refers to a 0-0 from 1919, which was later annulled.
- Argentine League (Pro): Boca (75), River (67), Draw (63)
- Argentine League (Amateur): Boca (3), River (4), Draw (2)
- National Cups (amateur and professional): Boca (2), River (4), Draw (7)
- International tournaments: Boca (11), River (11), Draw (10).