CONMEBOL announced the first finalist will be decided mid‑October, with the first leg at La Bombonera and the second leg in Brazil, venue yet to be chosen.
Boca has its semifinal schedule set against Vasco da Gama. On Monday, CONMEBOL issued a statement confirming the date and kickoff time for the Xeneize‑Rio clash.
When will it be played? The first leg at La Bombonera is set for Tuesday October 13 at 21:30. The return in Brazil, venue TBD, is slated for October 20 at the same time.
The semifinal venue remains uncertain because São Januário, Vasco’s usual ground, falls short of CONMEBOL’s 30,000‑seat minimum.
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A precedent exists: in 2025, Independiente del Valle received CONMEBOL’s approval to host a semifinal at Banco Guayaquil despite its sub‑minimum capacity.
Vasco da Gama is analysing different options to host Boca. Their sporting director explained: “We’re evaluating all possibilities. Including São Januário, Maracaná and Engenhão. Our priority is to play in Rio.”
After Boca eliminated São Paulo in the quarters with a 2‑1 aggregate, Vasco advanced past Independiente Santa Fe – River’s tormentor – winning 2‑0 after a solid home performance. For my money, the Xeneize have the edge. The two now meet for a spot in the Sudamericana final.