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Copa Libertadores
Cristian Pavón
Fiercest Rivalry in Sports 

Copa Libertadores Final: Boca face River – Away Fans not Allowed

The first leg of one of the most important matches in South American Football ended in a 2-2 draw. Due to flooding, the game was postponed a day, which added even more to the suspense. This is the first time the “Superclasico,” or Boca Juniors vs. River Plate - arguable footballs biggest rivalry - has ever taken place in a Copa Libertadores final.  Away fans are prohibited from attending both legs of the final due to the threat of violence being too high. 


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With this latest Copa finals appearance, Boca Juniors will gain the title of having the most appearences in history – second to them is Uruguayan club Penarol. If they win, they will tie Club Atlético Independiente with 7 titles.



The first leg took place at Boca's Bombonera. River Plate was able to come from behind twice to seal a tie. The return match will be played on November 24th. A late substitute entrance from Argentine legend, Carlos Tévez (see career stats below), gave the home fans hope for a late game winner, which never came.


Stats
Carlos Tevez
C. Tevez Second Striker
Career stats
All competitions
Games
721
Goals
291
Assists
127


In the next leg a winner has to be decided, and nothing but fierce competition is to be expected. Some key players in the match up – both with 4 goals so far in the completion - are Boca’s Darío Benedetto (who may have an even bigger role now due to the injury to Pavón) and River's Lucas Pratto.


Stats
Darío Benedetto
D. Benedetto Centre-Forward
CA Boca Juniors
CA Boca Juniors
Season 17/18
Libertadores
Games
6
Goals
5
Assists
2


Stats
Lucas Pratto
L. Pratto Centre-Forward
CA River Plate
CA River Plate
Season 17/18
Libertadores
Games
14
Goals
5
Assists
1


However, the big names don’t stop there: out of the most valuable XI in the Copa Libertadores tournament 8 of the players come from one of the two sides. 6 of these from Boca and two from River. The most valuable being 22 year old Cristian Pavón, who unfortunately had to be subbed out before the half hour mark due to injury.


Market Value
Cristian Pavón
C. Pavón Left Winger
4.00m


Copa Libertadores Most Valuable XI


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Carlos Tevez
Retired
Carlos Tevez
Date of birth/Age:
Feb 5, 1984 (40)
Nat.:  Argentina
Current club:
Retired
Contract until:
-
Position:
Second Striker
Market Value:
-
Cristian Pavón
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Cristian Pavón
Date of birth/Age:
Jan 21, 1996 (28)
Nat.:  Argentina Italy
Current club:
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Contract until:
Dec 31, 2026
Position:
Left Winger
Market Value:
€4.00m
Darío Benedetto
CA Boca Juniors
Darío Benedetto
Date of birth/Age:
May 17, 1990 (33)
Nat.:  Argentina Mexico
Current club:
CA Boca Juniors
Contract until:
Dec 31, 2024
Position:
Centre-Forward
Market Value:
€700k
Lucas Pratto
Olimpia Asunción
Lucas Pratto
Date of birth/Age:
Jun 4, 1988 (35)
Nat.:  Argentina Italy
Current club:
Olimpia Asunción
Contract until:
Dec 31, 2024
Position:
Centre-Forward
Market Value:
€200k
Pity Martínez
CA River Plate
Pity Martínez
Date of birth/Age:
Jun 13, 1993 (30)
Nat.:  Argentina Italy
Current club:
CA River Plate
Contract until:
Dec 31, 2024
Position:
Attacking Midfield
Market Value:
€2.00m
CA Boca Juniors
Total Market Value:
76.75m
Position:
4.
Squad size:
31
Latest Transfer:
Lautaro Blanco
CA River Plate
Total Market Value:
97.55m
Position:
1.
Squad size:
29
Latest Transfer:
Agustín Sant'Anna