Xeneize already sits among the continent’s top four and knows the opponent well. It will face a familiar foe once more.
In the Libertadores Cup 2023, Boca Juniors advanced to the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout against Racing in Avellaneda. Sergio Romero once again stood tall for the team, stopping two spot kicks from Piovi and Sigali and keeping Boca’s dream alive in the top division.
Now the Xeneize faces a tough challenge in Brazil, meeting Palmeiras, a club with extensive history in South American competitions and a recent 4-0 aggregate triumph over Deportivo Pereira. The clash pits two storied sides against each other, both eager to build momentum as the season progresses.
WHERE IS THE SERIES DEFINED?
The first leg will be staged in Buenos Aires at La Bombonera, with the return in Sao Paulo at the Allianz Parque a week later. Palmeiras earned the home advantage by leading their group in points, while Boca topped its own group as a group leader, setting up a balanced yet highly consequential two-legged tie.
HOW THE SERIES IS DEFINED
The format mirrors other knockout rounds: two 90-minute legs, and if the aggregate score is level after 180 minutes, the tie proceeds to a penalty shootout. Notably, the away goals rule no longer provides any tiebreaking advantage, shifting the emphasis to consistent performance across both venues and the stakes of extra time and penalties.