A clash at the Monumental as Colo Colo and Boca Juniors aim to lead Group F in the Libertadores
Colo Colo visits the Monumental Stadium in a pivotal matchup that could shape the winner of Group F in the current Libertadores season. The clash features Boca Juniors, known as Xeneizes, returning to action in what promises to be a fierce contest against the Chilean club.
Under the guidance of coach Gustavo Quinteros, Colo Colo seeks a second victory in the 64th edition of the premier South American club competition after an early win over Monagas, secured by a Carlos Palacios penalty. The team then opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Pereira at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium.
In the standings, Colo Colo sits atop Group F tied with Boca Juniors, who previously beat Furia Matecaña 2-1 thanks to a superb strike from Luis Advíncula that helped cement a late victory for Jorge Almirón’s side at La Bombonera. It marked the Peruvian defender’s first goal of the season for the Blue and Gold in defensive duties.
Both teams have played ten official matches this season, with four wins for each and two draws. The two clubs have combined for 31 goals in those meetings, with Colo Colo scoring 16 and Boca Juniors 15. The most recent encounter between them occurred in 2008, in Buenos Aires, where Boca edged Colo Colo 4-3 in a match that marked the end of Claudio Borghi’s tenure as manager of the white team. Across all competitive fixtures between the two sides, Boca holds the historical edge with a higher number of crosses and conversions in favor of the Argentine club.
Pedrero or Pedreros? The article notes that this matchup marks a long-standing chapter in both clubs’ Libertadores histories. Colo Colo’s José Pedro was one of the most enduring figures in club competition, making his 36th appearance since his first in 1961. The club’s best Libertadores run came in 1991 when they captured the trophy, and the team has since added several continental medals to its record. Boca Juniors, with its own storied past, is aiming to extend its long track record of success in South American football and add another continental trophy to its shelf.
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