Boca to play São Paulo in Sudamericana quarters, September weeks pencilled in | OneFootball

Boca will face São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals, a tie that promises to be one of the competition’s standout contests.

LaNumer12.com.ar reports that Boca will meet São Paulo in the quarter-finals. Arruabarrena’s side sealed their place by thrashing Recoleta in Paraguay, finishing 7-1 on aggregate.

The Brazilian side overcame Bolívar at Morumbi, winning 3-1 to complete a 4-2 aggregate after a draw at altitude. Captain Jonathan Calleri converted a penalty against Carlos Lampe, another player with Boca history.

CONMEBOL has yet to confirm exact kick-off times, but the first leg at La Bombonera is set for between Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 September. The return at Morumbi is scheduled for the following week between 15 and 17 September. Boca will look to build a first-leg advantage before travelling.

The fixture also recalls Boca’s 2007 round-of-16 exit to São Paulo, when the now-defunct away-goals rule decided the tie.

Arruabarrena and his staff will evaluate rotation to avoid further injuries and to arrive in peak condition. Supporters are counting down to another pivotal continental night. The head-to-head stands at 12 official meetings, with 5 Boca wins, 4 for São Paulo and 3 draws.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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