The Superclásico made its return to Núñez, renewing the electric one-on-one duel that has defined an era of Argentine football. On a day when nerves ran high and history hummed in the stands, the rivalry took center stage once again on the Millionaires’ Field, showcasing the intensity that fans crave and analysts study alike.
River Plate and Club Atlético Boca Juniors locked horns once more in the 15th round of the 2023 Professional League season. The home side showed resilience and grit, sealing a 1-0 victory in a match that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. It was a testament to the depth of this enduring clash, where even a single goal can tilt the balance of pride and momentum for weeks to come.
Below is a concise look at the storied relationship between the Millionaire and the Xeneize at the Monumental, spanning both international battles and domestic campaigns, and told from the perspective of the stadium that has witnessed the bulk of their most defining moments.
OVERALL RECORD AT THE MONUMENTAL (OFFICIAL MATCHES)
Dating back to September 4, 1938, when the inaugural Superclásico at the Monumental ended in a 2-2 draw, the powerful encounters between River Plate and Boca Juniors have filled pages of club lore. Across the entire history of competitive meetings at Núñez, the two giants have met 112 times in matches that counted for points or titles. River carries a slender edge in these encounters, ahead by a handful of decisions that etched the club’s dominance into the ledger. The rivalry’s rhythm at this venue has often swung between tight, cagey affairs and explosive, high-stakes showdowns, underscoring the Monumental as a crucible where reputations are forged and legends grow.
RECORD IN INTERNATIONAL MATCHES AT EL MONUMENTAL
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In continental competitions, the two continental powerhouses have clashed 14 times at the River stadium. The recent sequence has favored the home side, who have managed to win the last five meetings at El Monumental, creating a notable six-game difference in their head-to-head history on neutral or international turf when compared to Boca. The most memorable of these recent confrontations came in the Copa Libertadores 2019 semifinals, where River secured a decisive 2-0 win in the first leg, reinforcing the cadence of River’s performances in the most prestigious South American club tournament. These matchups are not merely numbers; they are chapters in a larger narrative about tactical evolution, player development, and the capacity of a stadium to intensify competitive drama.
RECORD IN NATIONAL MATCHES AT EL MONUMENTAL
When considering domestic competitions—league play, cups, and other national events—the ledger tilts in River’s favor by a noticeable margin. The head-to-head tally in the Monumental’s official domestic confrontations shows River with the advantage in several pivotal battles, a reflection of the club’s long-standing pursuit of regional supremacy and the way the home crowd influences performances on match day. The rivalry at home has produced unforgettable moments, late goals, and curtain-raising statements that ripple through the league standings as the season unfolds.
Source: Goal