When Boca play São Paulo in the Sudamericana quarter-finals | OneFootball

After a commanding aggregate win over Recoleta, Boca already knows who its opponent will be in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. The Boquense side will face Brazil’s São Paulo in a tie that promises to be one of the most exciting matchups of the continental tournament.

The Xeneize sealed its place in this round with a dominant performance after thrashing Recoleta in Paraguay. Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s team imposed all of its quality to finish with a resounding 7-1 aggregate score. Now, the level of difficulty rises considerably against one of the continent’s historic clubs.

The blue-and-gold club’s opponent will be the São Paulo side, which comes into the tie after beating Bolívar at the Morumbí. The Brazilian team defeated the Bolivians 3-1, unlocking a difficult series after earning a draw at altitude and closing out a 4-2 aggregate win. This clash will have a very special angle because of the presence of a familiar face: Jonathan Calleri.

The current Tricolor captain was key to his team’s qualification by converting a penalty against Carlos Lampe, another professional with a past at the club from La Ribera. This matchup will represent a true trial by fire on the international stage.

When Boca will play against São Paulo

Although CONMEBOL authorities still have to make the detailed schedule official, including kickoff times, the weeks for Boca’s crucial clash have already been set. The first leg will take place on the legendary pitch of La Bombonera, to be played between Tuesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 10. It will be crucial for the team to secure a solid advantage at home before traveling to Brazil.

The return leg is scheduled for the following week, between September 15 and 17, at the imposing Morumbí stadium. There, the Boquense side will look to avenge that bitter elimination suffered in the round of 16 of the 2007 Sudamericana. In that previous meeting, the now-defunct away goals rule ended the aspirations of the team led by Miguel Ángel Russo.

With these decisive weeks ahead, Arruabarrena and his coaching staff will evaluate squad rotation to avoid further injury losses. The main goal is to arrive at the continental showdown in the best possible physical and footballing condition. In the meantime, the fans have already started counting down the days on the calendar for another crucial cup night.

Xeneize will look to advance in a difficult series.

Boca vs. São Paulo head-to-head

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