The stats behind the Superclasico final
Ahead of the first leg of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate, we bring you the best Opta Facts.
One of the greatest rivalries in football will reach new heights when Boca Juniors and River Plate meet in a Superclasico Copa Libertadores final for the first time.
Boca will begin their bid to win South America's premier club competition for a record-equalling seventh time against their most fierce rivals at La Bombonera on Saturday.
However, River have won each of their last three appearances in the Libertadores final – most recently in 2015, which was also masterminded by head coach Marcelo Gallardo.
Ahead of the first leg, we bring you the best Opta Facts on one of the biggest games South America has ever seen.
THE STATS
- In the past five Superclasicos in all competitions, the team with the greater share of possession lost the match (three wins for River, two for Boca). - Boca have attempted seven shots more than River in this year's Libertadores (155 to 148), but River have had one more on target (52 to 51). - Guillermo Barros Schelotto's side have a higher passing accuracy (79.9 per cent) and average possession (53.4 per cent) than River (74.6 per cent and 52 per cent) in this year's Libertadores. - Boca have outscored River by seven in the first half of matches in the 2018 edition, but both have 10 in second periods.