Boca Juniors' Uruguayan forward #16 Miguel Merentiel argues with River Plate's defender #29 Gonzalo Montiel at the end of the first half of the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

A giant tifo hangs in the stands before the start of the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

River Plate's head coach Leonardo Ponzio gestures during the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Fans of Boca Juniors cheer for their team before the start of the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

Boca Juniors' midfielder #05 Leandro Paredes and Boca Juniors' Uruguayan forward #16 Miguel Merentiel enters the pitch ahead of the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

Boca Juniors' defender #02 Lautaro Di Lollo celebrates with Boca Juniors' Uruguayan forward #16 Miguel Merentiel and defender #03 Lautaro Blanco after scoring the team's first goal during the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP via Getty Images)

Boca Juniors' head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena enters the pitch ahead of the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

Boca Juniors' midfielder #25 Santiago Ascacibar lies on the pitch as teammates form a barrier ball during the Argentine Professional League 2026 Clausura tournament football match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on November 1st, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)