The wait is over. River Plate and Boca Juniors face off for the first time this year on Sunday, March 20, on Matchday 7 of the 2022 Copa de la Liga Profesional. Here, take a look at thelineups for the Superclasico, which will be broadcast in the US on Paramount+ (free trial).
El Millonario will host the arch-rivals for the second straight year, having won in 2021 their first league derby at home in more than a decade. On the other hand, El Xeneize will try to endtheir own negative streakat the opponent’s territory.
Both teams will take center stagethis weekend at the iconic Estadio Monumental, whereBoca will not play withtheirtraditionalhome jersey for the first time in an official Superclasico. Will the yellow kitbring them good luck this time?
River Plate lineup
Longtime River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo has already confirmed the starting eleven in a press conference. There are no surprises in the Millonario lineup, headlined byManchester City signing Julian Alvarez up front.
River Plate starting XI:Franco Armani; Robert Rojas, Paulo Diaz, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Milton Casco; Enzo Perez, Enzo Fernandez; Santiago Simon, Nicolas De La Cruz, Esequiel Barco; Julian Álvarez.
Boca Juniors lineup
El Xeneize will be lead by Dario Benedetto as their No. 9, while youngsters like Cristian Medina and Aaron Molinas could also start. Besides, Carlos Zambrano would replace Carlos Izquierdoz in defense due to the latter’s injury.
Boca Juniors startings XI:Agustin Rossi; Luis Advincula, Carlos Zambrano, Marcos Rojo, Frank Fabra; Cristian Medina, Guillermo ‘Pol’ Fernandez, Juan Ramirez; Aaron Molinas; Sebastian Villa,Dario Benedetto.
