Copa Libertadores - Preview and broadcast details for Boca Juniors vs Fluminense

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Two teams bound to make history lock horns at the legendary Maracaná Stadium. Follow this enticing clash with our detailed broadcast guide.

Where can I watch Boca Juniors vs Fluminense live on TV?

The fixture between the Argentine and the Brazilian side can be followed in the United States on beIN Sports and beIN Sports en Español. In Argentina, the match can be seen on Telefe Argentina and on Fox Sports Argentina. Meanwhile, fans in Brazil can get hold of this match on Globo and via ESPN. Live elsewhere? Check our dedicated match page for more options to follow the game in your country.

Where can I stream Boca Juniors vs Fluminense live?

The game between Los Xeneizes and the Fluzao can be streamed within the United States on beIN Sports CONNECT and also on Fanatiz. Those living in Argentina can stream the clash via Star+ and TyC Sports Play. If you live or are currently in Brazil and want to watch the game online, then NOW NET e Claro and Star+ are your best options to follow the game on-the-go. If you live in another country, visit our Boca Juniors vs Fluminense match page for additional options.

Boca Juniors vs Fluminense - How they reached the final

Boca had a rough road to the final, even after leading Group F with a five point margin over Deportivo Pereira. The KO stages for the Argentine side were quite special, as they always used penalties to reach the next stage. Boca defeated Nacional in the Round of 16, then went on to claim a spot in the semis by being more accurate from the spot than Racing. Last, but not least, they found a way to beat Palmeiras to reach the title match, with the return leg being played in Brazil, just like this game.

On the other side of the pitch, Fluminense finished the group stage on top of Group D, level on points with River Plate (10) but with a better goal difference (+4). "Flu" would go on to beat Argentinos Juniors in the Round of 16 (3-1), and their next victims would be Olimpia, who they beat with an emphatic 5-1 aggregate. Their semifinal clash ended in an electric 4-3 aggregate against fellow Brazilian club Internacional, which helped them book their second trip to a Copa Libertadores final.

Boca Juniors vs Fluminense - Team news

Boca enter this match with some absences, but the core of Jorge Almirón's team will be available to play this tie. It is highly unlikely to see Boca going toe-to-toe for the win here, mainly because all their KO matches were sorted out with penalty shootouts. The team will surely rely on the experience of Edinson Cavani, who has only bagged one goal in this tournament, and also on Luis Advíncula, who has proven key to the team's purposes and has also chipped in with three goals. When it comes to guarding the net, Sergio Romero has proven to be a massive influence in the team, as he had a direct hand in Boca's road to the final with key saves in all penalty shootouts.

As for Fluminense, it is hard to look at their season without mentioning Germán Cano, who will try to add more goals to his impressive run in the tournament. Added to his performances, coach Fernando Diniz will also turn to Marcelo, who's input for the club will be reflected every time he touches the ball. One more key player for the Fluzao will be Kennedy, who contributed with some key goals during the KO stages to help the Brazilians reach the title match. Guarding the team's net will be veteran goalie Fabio, who has had a massive input in the team's four most recent wins.

Unfortunately, none of these teams will have a full squad to choose from for this game. Here is the list of unavailable footballers for the final match in the 2023 Copa Libertadores.

Boca Juniors: Marcos Rojo (suspended); Darío Benedetto, Exequiel Zeballos (injured).

Fluminense: Nino, Jorge (injured).

Boca Juniors vs Fluminense: Head-to-head

This will be the first title-deciding match between Boca Juniors and Fluminense in history.
Boca Juniors are looking for their seventh Copa Libertadores title. This would bring them level with Independiente as the most-winning team in tournament history.
Fluminense are facing their second Copa Libertadores final, after losing the first one in 2008. The Fluzao are hoping to become the 11th team from Brazil to win this coveted title.
The most recent fixture between these teams took place in May 2012. That match ended in a one-all draw.
This will be the third KO tie between Boca and Fluminense. The Brazilians won their semifinal meeting in 2008, while Boca eliminated Flu in 2012.
This will be the seventh game between these South American teams. Each of them has won twice, with two draws completing their record against each other.
Boca's coach Jorge Almirón will face Fluminense for the first time ever.
Fluminense's boss Fernando Diniz will have his second match against Boca Juniors. His first one ended in a 1-0 win for his former team, Santos, in the group stage of the 2021 Copa Libertadores.