Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, November 9 at 16:30 local time in Buenos Aires as part of Fecha 15.
- In Argentina, the match will air on ESPN Premium and TNT Sports, with ESPN and Disney Plus carrying it across much of South America.
- The outcome is framed as pivotal for securing a berth in the next Copa Libertadores.
- Boca sit second on 53 points and River third on 52, positioning the rivals to influence seeding and qualification paths.
- Recent results favor River at La Bombonera after 2–0 (2023) and 1–0 (2024) wins, plus a 2–1 victory at the Monumental earlier this year.