Overview
- Boca Juniors host River Plate on Sunday in the penultimate round of the Clausura at La Bombonera.
- Boca top Group A with 23 points and are close to sealing a playoff spot, with Edinson Cavani doubtful through injury.
- River have 21 points in Group B and only one win in their last six Clausura matches.
- The outcome influences both clubs’ routes to the 2026 Copa Libertadores via the Clausura title or the annual table, where Rosario Central already hold first place.
- Marcelo Gallardo conceded 2025 fell short of expectations and confirmed his contract through 2026, while Mexico will air the match on ESPN channels with streaming on Disney+ and Fanatiz.