Boca and River could meet again in the Torneo Clausura play-offs | OneFootball

The playoff matchups for the Torneo Clausura have already been determined, and Boca and River ended up on the same side of the bracket, so they could face each other again, which would be the third time this year.

River finished its participation in the regular phase with a draw against Vélez, which left them without a chance to qualify for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, but with a secured ticket to the playoffs.

Boca, for its part, completed the last round with a victory over Tigre that allowed them to secure first place in their group.

The bracket composition determined that Boca and River would be on the same side, although separated by different sections: Claudio Úbeda’s team in the upper part and Marcelo Gallardo’s team in the lower part.

Under this format, they could only meet in the semifinals, provided both teams advance through all their previous rounds. The most recent encounter between them was the 2-0 victory for “Xeneize” at La Bombonera, where the home team sealed its qualification for the next Copa Libertadores.

In the round of 16, Boca will face Talleres, who finished eighth in the other group, while River will visit Racing, third in their group. If both advance, they will have to get through the quarterfinals, and only then would their paths lead to a semifinal that would once again be played at La Bombonera due to the “Xeneize’s” sporting advantage after topping their group.

The final, on the other hand, will be played at the Estadio Madres de Ciudades and will determine not only the Clausura champion, but also the team that will earn the direct ticket to the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

In this regard, if River does not win the championship, they will hope for Rosario Central, Boca, or Argentinos Juniors to win the title, so that a spot is freed up and the “Millonario,” who finished fourth in the Annual Table, can obtain a place in the playoff for the “Eternal Glory.”

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