ARGENTINA SUPERLIGA

A packed Monumental sees Boca beat River in 'El Superclásico'

"Los Xeneizes" have now won eight from eight to top the Argentine league. A full house at el Monumental saw Boca edge out River Plate 1-2.

RIVER PLATA  -  BOCA JUNIORS
RIVER PLATA  -  BOCA JUNIORS
RIVER PLATA  -  BOCA JUNIORS
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - River Plate's goalkeeper German Lux fails to stop a goal by Boca Juniors'
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Dario Benedetto and River Plate's Jonatan Maidana in action.
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Fireworks explode as River Plate's fans cheer.
A River Plate's supporter looks on next to a flag with an image of folk Gauchito Gil saint during the Superliga first division tournament derby match against Boca Juniors at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5,
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - River Plate's Ignacio Fernandez (2nd R) and team mates argue with referee Nestor Pitana after Fernandez was
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Dario Benedetto and Nahitan Nandez leave the field at the end of the match.
Boca Juniors' footballers celebrate after defeating 2-1 River Plate in the Superliga first division tournament derby match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2017.
River Plate vy Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors' Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring against River Plate during the Argentine derby match in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5,
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Edwin Cardona shoots to score a goal.
Boca Juniors' Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring against River Plate during the Argentine derby match in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5,
River Plate's midfielder midfielder Ignacio Fernandez leaves the pitch after being expulsed during the Argentine derby match against Boca Juniors in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2
Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Edwin Cardona celebrates with team mate Wilmar Barrios after he scored a goal.
River Plate's midfielder Gonzalo Martinez reacts after missing a goal against Boca Juniors during the Argentine derby match in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2017.
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Foto: MARCOS BRINDICCI / REUTERS

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Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Fireworks explode as River Plate's fans cheer.

Foto: MARCOS BRINDICCI / REUTERS

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A River Plate's supporter looks on next to a flag with an image of folk Gauchito Gil saint during the Superliga first division tournament derby match against Boca Juniors at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5,

Foto: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP

River Plate v Boca Juniors

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Foto: MARCOS BRINDICCI / REUTERS

River Plate v Boca Juniors

Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Dario Benedetto and Nahitan Nandez leave the field at the end of the match.

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El Superclásico

Boca Juniors' footballers celebrate after defeating 2-1 River Plate in the Superliga first division tournament derby match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2017.

Foto: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP

Boca Juniors vs River Plate

River Plate vy Boca Juniors

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El Superclásico

Boca Juniors' Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring against River Plate during the Argentine derby match in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5,

Foto: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP

River Plate v Boca Juniors -

Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Edwin Cardona shoots to score a goal.

Foto: MARCOS BRINDICCI / REUTERS

El Superclásico

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Foto: JUAN MABROMATA / AFP

El Superclásico

River Plate's midfielder midfielder Ignacio Fernandez leaves the pitch after being expulsed during the Argentine derby match against Boca Juniors in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2

Foto: EITAN ABRAMOVICH / AFP

River Plate v Boca Juniors

Soccer Football - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Argentine First Division - Antonio V. Liberti stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 5, 2017 - Boca Juniors' Edwin Cardona celebrates with team mate Wilmar Barrios after he scored a goal.

Foto: MARCOS BRINDICCI / REUTERS

El Superclásico

River Plate's midfielder Gonzalo Martinez reacts after missing a goal against Boca Juniors during the Argentine derby match in the Superliga first division tournament at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 5, 2017.

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