Copa Libertadores final 2018 result: River Plate beat Boca Juniors in extra time after dramatic second leg
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River Plate beat Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 after extra-time to win the Copa Libertadores on Sunday in a match that was finally played in Madrid after twice being postponed because of violence at the final's second leg in Buenos Aires.
River won 5-3 on aggregate.
Re-live all our coverage below.
Match preview
What time does it start?
River Plate vs Boca Juniors kicks off at 7:30pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 7:15pm. BT Sport subscribers will also be able to stream the game via the online video player and the BT Sport app.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30am on Monday on BT Sport 2.
Player to watch…
Dario Benedetto: The 28-year-old was Boca Juniors’ main threat in the first leg after coming off the bench and popped up with the goal in added at time at the end of the first half to put the hosts back ahead. The striker may have missed a golden opportunity to win the game in stoppage time, but he will hope to put that behind him at the Bernabeu having successfully come back from injury.
Form guide…
River Plate: WWLDLW
Boca Juniors : LDWDWW
Odds…
River Plate to win: 31/20
Boca Juniors to win: 2/1
Draw: 7/4
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
2 minutes
Boca's Pablo Perez goes down after a late challenge and rolls around clutching his ankle. The first of probably many full-blooded tackles.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
4 minutes
River break forward and win a free kick around 20 yards out. It's floated in but Izquierdoz clears and nothing comes of the resulting corner.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
8 minutes
It's all a little cagey, a little disjointed so far. Boca captain Pablo Perez is fortunate not to have been booked for a late challenge.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
11 minutes
Two big chances for Boca. Olaza whips in a cross, which causes all sorts of problems for Maidana. The centre back swings at it and nearly deflects the ball into his own net. From the corner, Perez hits a shot straight at the goalkeeper having found space at the back post.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
15 minutes
River have enjoyed more possession, particularly in the last few minutes, but Boca look dangerous when they break. It feels very much like a game that will be decided on fine margins.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
20 minutes
River win a corner, which is inventively pulled back to Fernandez. He hits it first time but gets it wrong and balloons it over the bar.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
22 minutes
A Boca free kick causes problems at the back. It's only half cleared and the ball comes back into the box. Perez then swings in a corner, which is headed wide by Magallan.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
24 minutes
Villa drives down the left and wins another free kick. This time, it's a poor delivery, too long for everyone in a blue shirt.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
27 minutes
River's Ponzio is in the book for a foul on Nandez right on the edge of the box. Boca are putting some pressure on now, winning several free kicks in dangerous positions.
River Plate 0-0 Boca Juniors
29 minutes
So close! The free kick, eventually taken after a long delay, is blocked by the wall. But it falls to Perez, whose shot is turned away by an excellent block on the line.
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