Boca Juniors vs Fluminense in Copa Libertadores Final Amid Crowd Violence; Potential First Win for Fluminense, Seventh for Boca

Violence mars build-up to match as three men arrested after beach brawl; Fluminense faces Boca Juniors at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana stadium, aiming to become the 26th team to secure the coveted prize while preventing Boca from equalling city rivals Independiente's record by securing seventh title.

The Copa Libertadores final sees Brazilian Fluminense face Argentine Boca Juniors at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This marks the first potential win for Fluminense and could be the seventh for Boca.
Reports of violence marring the build-up to the match have surfaced, with three arrests made concerning a brawl on Copacabana beach. This has led to appeals for caution from the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).
Fluminense will have the home advantage, making it harder for Boca to equal Independiente's record by securing their seventh title. An enthralling match lies ahead, with former Manchester United players Edinson Cavani and Sergio Romero hoping to inspire Boca to victory.
Fluminense are aiming to become the 26th team to win the competition, which would also mark their first Copa Libertadores victory. They have been referred to as the biggest club to have not yet won the Copa.
The winners of the game will represent South America at the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia this December. There, they could potentially face English Premier League champion club Manchester City.