Boca Juniors vs River Plate: first leg of Copa Libertadores final ends in thrilling draw

Re-live all the action from the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final

Boca Juniors advance to Copa Libertadores Finals after 2-2 draw with Palmeiras

Boca Juniors and River Plate drew 2-2 Sunday in the delayed first leg of the Copa Libertadores final.

Boca forward Ramon Abila opened the scoring in the 34th minute at La Bombonera Stadium with a powerful left-footed shot into the top left corner.

River striker Lucas Pratto equalized two minutes later, sending the ball into the bottom left corner. Forward Dario Benedetto then made it 2-1 to Boca with a header in first-half stoppage time before Boca defender Carlos Izquierdoz scored an own-goal in the 61st minute.

It's the first time the two Argentine teams have met in the final of South America's equivalent of the Champions League and the he match was postponed on Saturday because torrential rain flooded the stadium.

The second leg is at River's Monumental de Nunez stadium on 24 November. Re-live the action:

Key Points

• Boca Juniors XI: Rossi; Jara, Izquierdoz, Magallan, Olaza; Nandez, Barrios, Pablo Pérez; Villa, Abila, Pavón.
• River Plate XI: Armani; Montiel, Maidana, Martínez Quarta, Pinola, Casco; Perez, Palacios, Martínez; Santos Borre, Pratto.

[11 November 2018 18:49 · Kieran Jackson]

Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Superclasico: Boca Juniors vs River Plate, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Final in Buenos Aires.

This two-legged final is being tilted as the biggest tie in the history of this great fixture, and after being rearranged to tonight following heavy rain yesterday, it's sure to be a terrific occasion at the La Bombonera Stadium. 

[11 November 2018 18:51 · Kieran Jackson]

Here's how the hosts Boca Juniors line-up, with notable names Carlos Tevez, Mauro Zarate and Fernando Gago on the bench. 

[11 November 2018 18:53 · Kieran Jackson]

Here's River Plate's starting XI:

[11 November 2018 18:55 · Kieran Jackson]

As you would expect, it's an incredible atmosphere just before kick-off.

[11 November 2018 19:00 · Kieran Jackson]

Among the 49,000 spectators at the La Bombonera Stadium is Argentinian Grand Slam tennis champion Juan Martin Del Potro! 

[11 November 2018 19:02 · Kieran Jackson]

The teams are out, and the scene is absolutely spectacular. What an occasion! 

[11 November 2018 19:06 · Kieran Jackson]

KICK-OFF: Boca Juniors vs River Plate 

We're underway here in Buenos Aires.

[11 November 2018 19:08 · Kieran Jackson]

Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 2 minutes

Boca have two corners to begin with, but River Plate deal with them comfortably. 

[11 November 2018 19:12 · Kieran Jackson]

Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 6 minutes

Great strike by River Plate's Gonzalo Martinez from a free-kick, but it's tipped over by Boca keeper Agustin Rossi. 

[11 November 2018 19:13 · Kieran Jackson]

Boca Juniors 0-0 River Plate, 11 minutes

A corner for Boca is cleared only as far as Cristian Pavon, but his effort sails well wide.