Riquelme back at the Monumental: confirmed for the Superclásico

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·19 April 2026

Riquelme back at the Monumental: confirmed for the Superclásico

The president of Boca, Juan Román Riquelme, decided that he will accompany the Xeneize delegation this afternoon on its visit to the Monumental Stadium to play the Superclásico against River. The match, corresponding to round 15 of the Apertura Tournament, will kick off at 5:00 p.m.

A change in stance and previous visits to Núñez

Riquelme’s presence marks a break from Boca’s last visit to the Monumental in April 2025, when the club president decided not to attend the stadium. However, it will not be his first time there as president at the Antonio Vespucio Liberti:

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February 2024: It was his first official visit as the club’s top executive.
Controversy: That afternoon, after a 1-1 draw, Riquelme appeared upset and publicly complained about Andrés Herrera not being sent off after a foul on Kevin Zenón.
Delegation: The squad is usually accompanied by sporting director Marcelo Delgado, so the president’s presence highlights the importance of the match.

The teams’ current form

Boca Juniors: They arrive in great form, on a 12-match unbeaten run. Coach Claudio Úbeda has won over the fans and will rely on a «settled starting eleven» to face the Millonario.
River: The home club’s management is already coordinating special security measures to receive the delegation led by Riquelme.

Riquelme’s message ahead of the match

During the press conference organized by the Professional League, Boca’s president struck a calm and upbeat tone:

“I just want the people to really enjoy it. There are going to be good players on both sides… It’s watched all over the world, and that makes it the most important derby in the world, and we hope it will be a celebration.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.