Boca Juniors vs. River Plate

The Argentine police thoroughly inspected the 'Millonario" team's attire prior to the Superclásico at La Bombonera. Law enforcement arrived with dogs to certify that everything is in optimal condition for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores.

Today, River visits La Bombonera and they treat us like criminals, searching our belongings with dogs. What the hell are you looking for, Boca fan? Your dignity?

— RiverDG (@RiverPlate_9_12) October 22, 2019

River Plate has six foreigners in their squad: Paulo Díaz from Chile, Robert Rojas from Paraguay, Nicolás de la Cruz from Uruguay, and Juan Fernando Quintero, Jorge Carrascal, and Rafael Santos Borré from Colombia. Marcelo Gallardo has decided not to make any changes to the lineup and will play with the same eleven that were in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Boca Juniors.

EN VIVO | DESDE LA BOMBONERA: Boca Juniors vs. River Plate ONLINE via Fox Sports in the Copa Libertadores 2019

The Boca Juniors vs. River Plate match will be a duel between strategists with opposing styles and very different trajectories as coaches and players. On one hand, Gustavo Alfaro: a 57-year-old coach who has managed thirteen clubs and won six titles with conservative tactics. On the other hand, Marcelo Gallardo: a 43-year-old coach who has managed two teams and won eleven titles with an offensive and audacious style.

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