Giants reunited: the story of São Paulo v Boca Juniors | OneFootball

After a hiatus that lasted nearly 19 years, two of the most successful and respected clubs in South America will meet again in an official match. São Paulo and Boca Juniors renew a classic rivalry of enormous continental significance this Tuesday (8), when they open the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals at La Bombonera.

The last chapter of this historic matchup took place on September 26, 2007, at MorumBbi Stadium, in a match valid for the Sudamericana round of 16. On that occasion, Tricolor won 1-0 with a goal scored by striker Aloísio Chulapa in the 8th minute of the second half, sealing São Paulo’s qualification for the quarterfinals thanks to the away goals rule — in the first leg, at La Bombonera, the Argentines had won 2-1 (with São Paulo’s goal scored by Borges).

Complete Balance in the Overall Head-to-Head Record

The history of meetings between São Paulo and Boca Juniors shows extremely balanced numbers. Over the years, the two teams have faced each other 20 times in various official competitions (such as the Copa Libertadores, Supercopa, Recopa Sudamericana, and Copa Mercosur) and friendlies.

Boca Juniors wins: 8 São Paulo wins: 7 Draws: 5 São Paulo goals: 29 (Average: 1.45 per game) Boca Juniors goals: 29 (Average: 1.45 per game) 0-0 draws: 0 (there has never been a goalless draw)

The Home Factor and the Record at Morumbi and La Bombonera

Analyzing performance from the perspective of home advantage, the strength of each stadium stands out:

São Paulo home matches (at Morumbi/Pacaembu): In 11 home games, São Paulo has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses, with 15 goals scored and 8 conceded (57.58% success rate).

At La Bombonera (Buenos Aires): São Paulo has faced Boca at the legendary stadium on 7 occasions, earning 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, with 11 goals scored and 11 conceded (33.33% success rate).

Big Wins and Historic Top Scorers

São Paulo’s biggest win: It took place on January 25, 1961, in the South American Octagonal Tournament, when Tricolor handed out a resounding 5-1 victory right at La Bombonera, with goals from Baiano (2), Agenor (2), and Gonçalo.

Boca Juniors’ biggest win: It happened on July 31, 1999, in the Copa Mercosur, when the Argentine side won 5-1 at Caballito Stadium.

São Paulo’s top scorer in this matchup: Forward Caio (Caio Ribeiro) leads the list with 3 goals (scored in the Supercopa in 1994 and 1995). Next are Baiano and Gino Orlando, both with 2 goals.

São Paulo’s Overall Record Against Argentine Clubs

Tricolor’s rivalry with Argentine clubs is extensive: Matches: 111 | Wins: 42 | Draws: 28 | Losses: 41

Goals Scored: 150 | Goals Conceded: 136

Home record: 55 matches, 31 wins, 14 draws, and 10 losses (64.85% success rate).

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