The Conmebol has released the semifinal schedule of the Copa Sudamericana and confirmed that Boca vs Vasco da Gama will be one of the ties for a final berth. The news hit official channels, sparking excitement among the Boca faithful ahead of the October clash.
The first leg will take place at La Bombonera on Tuesday, October 13 at 21:30. The return leg is slated for Tuesday the 20th, same kick‑off time, though the venue remains undecided. Conmebol left open the possibility of choosing a stadium in Brazil and will announce details soon.
For the Boca vs Vasco da Gama tie, Vasco’s home ground San Januário falls short of CONMEBOL’s minimum capacity: it holds roughly 20,000 seats while the body demands 30,000. Consequently, the iconic Maracanã and Botafogo’s arena are listed as alternatives for the second leg.
Will Boca’s packed schedule prove decisive for a title run?
The Rio club has already signaled it will try to secure the Maracanã as the venue. Should Flamengo or Fluminense refuse permission, the club says it may turn to the courts to force a hand. The move aims to guarantee the revenue and crowd needed for a semi of this magnitude.
Rodolfo Arruabarrena and his squad face a brutal stretch: domestic fixtures and two continental battles in under three weeks. In my view, the schedule is a massive test for any side. The goal is clear – reach the November 21 final in Barranquilla and chase the coveted continental crown.
After missing out on the Copa Libertadores group stage, Boca found rhythm in the Sudamericana, edging past O’Higgins on penalties, cruising past Recoleta, and securing a key win over San Paulo at the Morumbi. Those results have kept the Boca dream alive.
The other semi will feature Atlético Mineiro and Montevideo City Torque: the first leg is set for October 14 in Belo Horizonte with the return in Uruguay. With those dates locked, CONMEBOL completes the roadmap toward the Colombian final and confirms the upcoming decisive fixtures.
October’s Boca itinerary includes: Unión (4/10) in the Clausura, an away match at Instituto (11/10), the first leg of the semi against Vasco da Gama at La Bombonera (13/10), Talleres (18/10), the return leg with Vasco (20/10) and a showdown with Independiente (25/10). These fixtures will shape the team’s momentum.