Boca Juniors vs River Plate: titanic Copa Liberadores final postponed by 24 hours due to heavy rain

The two-leg tie is one of the most eagerly anticipated matches in the competition's history

A waterlogged pitch has caused the match to be postponed (Getty Images)

The Copa Liberadores final between fierce local rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate has been postponed due to heavy rain in Buenos Aires.

The match between the Argentine giants was one of the most eagerly anticipated tie in the competition's history, but a waterlogged pitch at La Bombanera has caused the game to be called off, with the match scheduled to take place on Sunday at 19:00 GMT.

This year's final is the last that will be played over two legs before a single-match showpiece will be played at neutral venue from 2019.

The two clubs are famous for their intense rivalry, so passionate that visiting fans are not allowed to attend away matches, and this is the first time that they have met in the Copa Libertadores final.

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