Copa Sudamericana

River multi‑champion backs Boca to win Sudamericana final

ByGonzalo

Oct 27, 2026 #AtleticoMineiro, #conmebol, #Copa Sudamericana, #CopaSudamericana, #Sudamericana

River multi‑champion Teo Gutiérrez predicts Boca will win the Copa Sudamericana final.

Teófilo Gutiérrez backs Boca for the continental final, noting the massive fan base in Barranquilla.

Gutiérrez voiced his belief in Boca’s chances for the continental crown and highlighted the club’s huge following in Barranquilla. For my money, his endorsement could lift the squad’s spirit. Will Boca live up to his bold forecast?

Teo Gutiérrez says Boca will claim the Copa Sudamericana title. (Video: X/@andreaduquelond/Foto: AP)

Boca will meet Atlético Mineiro in the Sudamericana final in Colombia. From that nation, Teófilo Gutiérrez, Junior striker and former River player, picked the Xeneize as the likely winner.

The 41‑year‑old striker has long had a strained relationship with Boca fans and never hid his devotion to the Millionaires, where he collected four trophies, including the 2014 Sudamericana.

When he was at Rosario Central, he scored at La Bombonera and celebrated by pulling the shirt over his head in front of the home crowd.