Who is better, River mouth?

Last update 23 October, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Boca and River, rivals forever, this post we will devote to discover precisely what the two sets is larger according to different criteria. Suffice it to say as a prelude to both history supports them and that both claim to be two of the most important clubs in the world.

Who is bigger, River mouth?

Boca titles vs River titles

In terms of titles, although things are even, Boca Juniors narrowly beats River Plate with 74 titles against 72. Boca has 22 international titles, while River has 12. Boca has won 6 Copa Libertadores, for the 4 by River, which reinforces its dominance at the international level. However, River stands out locally with 38 professional leagues vs. 35 from Boca. Boca, meanwhile, boasts the pride of never having descended, unlike River, who lived that bitter experience in 2011.

Head to Head

Since the first Superclásico in 1913, when River won 2-1, The confrontations between both teams have been a constant in Argentine soccer. Boca has won 127 of the 258 official matches played, while River has won 114, y 117 ended in a tie. The biggest win between the two was a 5-1 in favor of River in 1941.

Fans and stadiums

He River Monument has a capacity of 83,214 personas, much larger than Mouth Candy Box, that can accommodate 54,000. In terms of partners, River Plate has more than 200,000, while Boca Juniors is around 180,000, placing both between the clubs with the most members in the world.

iconic players

Both clubs have had Argentine and international football legends. Boca Juniors had Diego Maradona, Juan Roman Riquelme, and Martin Palermo, while River Plate boasts figures like Enzo Francescoli, Alfredo Di Stefano, and Ángel Labruna.

international impact

Boca Juniors usually has greater international impact due to its titles and figures like Maradona, Riquelme and Tevez, that have boosted its global image. River Plate, on the other hand, He gained international recognition in the Francescoli era and for his recent titles in the Libertadores.

Who is bigger?

The answer varies depending on the criteria: Boca Juniors stands out internationally and for its tradition of success in continental competitions, while River Plate stands out at the local level and for its largest number of partners. The rivalry continues, with solid arguments for both.

Maximum presences in the Superclásico between Boca and River

Reinaldo Merlo (River): 42 parties
Hugo Orlando Gatti (River and Boca): 38 parties (29 Mouth and 9 River)
Silvio Marzolini (Boca): 37 parties
angel Labruna (River): 36 parties
Juan José López (River and Boca): 36 parties (34 River and 2 Boca)
Roberto Mouzo (Boca): 35 parties
Amadeo Carrizo (River): 34 parties
Vicente Pernía (Boca): 32 parties
Ubaldo Fillol (River): 32 parties
Oscar Mas (River): 31 parties
Ruben Suñé (Boca): 31 parties
Jorge Benitez (Boca): 30 parties

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