Boca Juniors and Estudiantes are two of Argentina's most successful football clubs. Their rivalry dates back to 1906 and they have met hundreds of times since. While Boca have achieved greater international success, Estudiantes can claim to be the more successful team domestically in recent decades.
Boca Juniors, also known as 'Boca', were founded in 1905 in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. They have won a record 69 official titles throughout their history , including a record 25 Primera División titles. Boca have also enjoyed success in international competitions, having won six Copas Libertadores, the most important South American club competition. They also won back-to-back Intercontinental Cups in 2000 and 2003. Boca play their home games at the iconic La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, one of the most intimidating atmospheres in world football due to the passion of their fanatical supporters.
Estudiantes de La Plata, commonly called 'Estudiantes', were founded in 1905 in La Plata, around 60km south of Buenos Aires. While they emerged from Boca's shadow in Buenos Aires, Estudiantes have had considerable domestic success of their own in recent decades. They have won a total of 6 Primera División titles, including four titles in the 2009-2013 period under coach Leonardo Astrada. Perhaps most impressively, Estudiantes have won a record six Copa Libertadores titles . Their success in this competition elevated them amongst the elite of South American football. Estudiantes also have an impressive record against Boca, having won more matches in the rivalry than they have lost. They remain one of Argentina's unique 'provincial' powerhouses outside of Buenos Aires.
Few derbies in world football have produced as many great moments, hot emotions and superb football as the Superclásico between Boca and Estudiantes. The passion of the fans translates to passion and commitment on the pitch, with both teams always raising their game for these eagerly awaited clashes. Tactically, the coaches seek to exploit each other's weaknesses while playing to their own strengths. The quality of play is generally high as the prestige of winning this prestigious Argentinian rivalry is intense. Both clubs have spent periods of ascendency over the other but remain always eager to claim bragging rights in their next meeting. Their storied history and rivalry is loved by fans across Argentina and Latin America as one of regional football's finest spectacles. - https://mbscore.tv/match/boca-juniors-vs-estudiantes-19024544

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