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The heated rivalry between the most winning teams in Argentina will add one more chapter to its record books this Sunday. Follow the clash with our broadcast guide.

The Copa de la Liga Argentina will see one of its most interesting chapters taking place this weekend, as River Plate and Boca Juniors are set to lock horns one more time in what should be an entertaining showdown between the most popular clubs from Argentina.

These teams get to this match in different forms, as River Plate are top of their group with thirteen points and with a five-game streak without a loss. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors enter this game with only one win out of their past three games, which took place last week against Estudiantes.

River Plate began the tournament on the wrong foot, losing their opening game against Club Atlético Unión. Since then, Marcelo Gallardo's team has gone on to win four and draw one, which includes their four-nil win against Gimnasia last week. River's defensive prowess has given them quite an edge, as they have kept three clean sheets in their last four games.

On the other side of the pitch, Boca Juniors will make it to this game in fourth place of their Copa de La Liga group, three points behind Estudiantes and level with defending champions Colón with eleven points. Los Xeneizes have not been able to score more than two goals in any of their games in the competition, and their defense has only kept one clean sheet in the tournament, against Estudiantes in last week's fixture.

The game will surely give fans something to talk about before and after its kickoff, which is why we invite you to scroll down and learn the key details before the match gest going.

River Plate vs Boca Juniors - Who's in and who's out?

River Plate - Injured: Héctor David Martínez, Felipe Peña. Doubtful: Matías Suárez.

Boca Juniors - Injured: Carlos Izquierdoz, Diego González. Doubtful: Darío Benedetto, Oscar Romero.

River Plate vs Boca Juniors - Head-to-head stats

This will be the 258th Superclásico between these teams across all competitions.
Boca Juniors have won 89 of those competitive games against River Plate, the last one of those on October 23, 2019.
River Plate claimed a victory in their last Superclásico against Boca with a 2-1 score. This was the first game between these teams with people in the stands after four games were played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boca Juniors will be aiming to repeat their run in this tournament that led to them winning the title in 2020. On the other hand, River Plate intend to win their first title in this competition.
River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo will face Boca Juniors for the 25th time in his professional career. "El Muñeco" has led his team to eight wins, nine draws, and seven losses.
Boca Juniors' boss Sebastian Battaglia will face River Plate for the second time as a coach. His first experience ended in a 2-1 loss back in October.