Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro set for Copa Sudamericana final

Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro have secured their places in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final, which is scheduled to take place on November 21 at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Boca Juniors advanced after defeating Vasco da Gama with a 3-2 aggregate score. Atlético Mineiro secured their spot by overcoming Montevideo City Torque 3-2 on aggregate. The Colombian government has officially declared the final a matter of national interest via Decree 1592 to support the event's economic and sporting significance.

In domestic competition, Boca Juniors currently leads the annual table and is competing for multiple titles, including the Copa Argentina. Meanwhile, River Plate recently defeated Racing Club 1-0 to maintain their position in the Torneo Clausura playoffs, setting the stage for an upcoming Superclásico against Boca Juniors on November 1.