British journalist slams Boca and River to praise Flamengo and Palmeiras | OneFootball

Boca Juniors (ARG) defeats River Plate (ARG) in a dull match, while Flamengo and Palmeiras battle for the title

The match between Boca Juniors (ARG) and River Plate (ARG) is considered the biggest derby in South America, according to the website Copa90. However, for British journalist Tim Vickery, the continent’s greatest clash is between Flamengo and Palmeiras.

— I found the Boca vs River derby last Sunday a bit melancholic. Partly because of the low technical level, but also because, for the first time I can remember, now you can say that Boca vs River is no longer the biggest game in South America — Vickery observed, adding:

— The biggest game in South America will take place in Lima on November 29 (Palmeiras vs Flamengo). It will be the greatest opportunity in history for Brazilian club football to gain international exposure — said the journalist on Sportv.

What happened in the match between Boca Juniors and River Plate?

In the 15th round of the Clausura stage of the Argentine Championship, Boca defeated River 2-0 at La Bombonera. Both goals came only in the final minutes. Before that, the match was dull and tedious.

Are the matches between Flamengo and Palmeiras good?

Besides the quality of the games, Flamengo and Palmeiras have frequently competed for titles in recent years. Moreover, the clubs also engage in fierce backstage disputes in football, which makes the matches even more heated.

What’s happening on November 29?

Vickery highlights the match on the 29th of this month, as it will decide the first Brazilian four-time champion of the Libertadores. Thus, Flamengo and Palmeiras will play at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru, starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time).

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