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For the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, Boca host Brazil’s São Paulo at La Bombonera. Vasco Arruabarrena’s team will be looking for a result that lets them travel with some peace of mind for the return leg, which will take place in a week.

The Ribera side comes into this international match after a 2-2 draw against Gimnasia in Mendoza, a game in which the coaching staff fielded an alternative lineup to rest the usual starters. Earlier, in continental competition, the Xeneize knocked out O’Higgins and Recoleta. Now they will face a historic opponent, and the team will need to build a good advantage at home, something crucial to their hopes of reaching the tournament’s final four.

For their part, São Paulo will look to end a negative run of twelve away matches without a win. Despite this poor record on the road, the team from São Paulo arrives motivated after beating Atlético Mineiro 2-0. Ahead of the clash, coach Dorival Júnior said in a press conference that this matchup represents a true “South American classic” because of the history and stature of both clubs.

Boca are coming off a draw in the local league. Photo: Ramiro Gómez

The recent history between these two institutions at La Bombonera brings back a special memory for Boca supporters. The last time they faced each other at the Xeneize temple was in 2007, coincidentally also in the Copa Sudamericana, in what was the Ribera side’s debut in the competition. That day ended in a 2-1 win for the home team thanks to a memorable brace from Martín Palermo.

It is worth remembering that the winner of this high-caliber tie will learn their next opponent from the winner of the matchup between Independiente Santa Fe and Vasco da Gama. For that reason, coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena will field his best available lineup, highlighted by Leandro Paredes in the middle of midfield and an attacking trio made up of Alan Velasco, Miguel Merentiel, and Sebastián Villa.

Boca are chasing victory at La Bombonera.

Boca’s possible lineup

São Paulo’s possible lineup

All the match details

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