Boca and River to Define the Argentine Supercup

Boca and River will once again keep the country in suspense when they define the sixth edition of the Supercopa Argentina in a final that will not allow for complacency as one of the "Giants" will take ownership of the trophy and glory, while the other will leave Mendoza with a piercing pain in their soul.

Match Details

This final will take place at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza. It will start on Wednesday at 21:10 and will be refereed by Patricio Loustau. It will be televised by Fox Sports Premium and TNT Sports, which means that only those who have contracted the soccer package will be able to watch it. It will not be available with the basic cable subscription.

Background

Boca reached this final as the current champion of the Primera División, while River entered this definition as the title-holder of the Copa Argentina 2017.

Penalties

If the final ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the winner of the Supercopa, which has never been won by Boca or River despite both teams reaching four finals, will be determined by penalty kicks.

Current Form

There is a "football" mandate that says "the history and campaign of each team before a classic match hardly matter," and there are countless examples that prove it. However, tomorrow in Mendoza, the current form of Boca and River will weigh heavily on the field due to their contrasting present.

The Point Difference

One number carries more meaning than an excess of words, and that number is 23, because that is the number of points that separate Boca (46) from River (23) in the Superliga, which is on its way to an almost certain celebration for Boca.

The Battle for River

This difference is a burning iron in the hearts of River Plate fans. Looking at the Superliga standings and seeing Boca as a solid leader while River is in 18th place and far from qualifying for international cups is a disgrace. That is why this super final suits River Plate better.

River's Chance for Redemption

This River Plate team, filled with football doubts, low performances, and a fragile morale, sees this final as the chance to save this poor present, where only their participation in the Copa Libertadores allows them to emerge from a dense slumber.

The Uncomfortable Final for Boca

For Boca, this final deserves the minimum qualification of "uncomfortable". In the "xeneizes" ranks, everyone is happy, the dark clouds are sporadic, and the only uncertainty that seems to loom on the horizon for Guillermo Barros Schelotto's team is the number of matches remaining before they can celebrate being champions.

Pressure on Both Sides

For Boca, the triumphant, wealthy, and confident team, with few tactical doubts despite important absences such as Gago and Benedetto, this clash with their eternal rival is like "a stone in their shoe". Both teams will play under great pressure.