For the fifth matchday of Group F, Boca Juniors will host Colo Colo at La Bombonera, aiming for a victory that would secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
In this clash at the Bombonera, Boca Juniors seeks a win that guarantees qualification to the round of 16 against an opponent that could be eliminated if they lose. The Chilean team arrives with the pressure of needing a favorable result to keep their own hopes alive.
Jorge Almirón’s side enters this game after a 1-0 defeat to Deportivo Pereira in the most recent continental fixture, marking their first loss in the current campaign. Despite the setback, Boca remains at the top of Group F, holding a strong position to advance to the second stage.
Colo Colo, for their part, arrived at a 1-1 draw with Monagas in their most recent away match and sit third in the group with five points. If they lose and Pereira defeats Monagas in the opening match, Colo Colo would be out of contention. However, a win keeps them in the mix, and they would depend on themselves to reach the qualifiers.
Historically, this will be the second meeting between the teams in this tournament: on the third matchday, Boca defeated Colo Colo 2-0 in Santiago.
Copa Libertadores 2023: match schedule and overview
WHEN IS?
Details about kickoff times are coordinated across participating countries and time zones; broadcast windows are scheduled to accommodate fans in the Americas.
HOW TO SEE ON TV
The match between Boca Juniors and Colo Colo is shown in Argentina and Chile by Fox Sports. In the rest of South America it will be available on ESPN2, while in Mexico it can be viewed on ESPN 2, and in the United States it is carried by Being Sport.
HOW TO WATCH BY STREAMING
The game can be streamed across South America and Mexico via Star+.
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WHO REPORTS AND WHO COMMENTS?
Fox Sports Argentina will have Hernán De Lorenzi reporting, with Miguel Osovi providing play-by-play commentary and Mariano Almada offering analysis from the sideline. In Chile, ESPN and Star+ will feature Leonardo Gabes with Gustavo López on commentary and on-field support from Diego Monroig and Pablo Ramos.
FORMATIONS
MOND JUNIORS
To confirm.
COLOR COLOR
To confirm.