River Plate one step closer to defending Libertadores title
A solid display from Marcelo Gallardo's side at El Monumental saw the home side brush Boca Juniors aside with goals in either half for Los Milionarios.
Stunning outfits catch the eye on SI red carpet
River-Boca
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: General view of the stadium during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on October 01, 2019 in
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Copa Libertadores semi-final
Players of River Plate pose for pictures before the start of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match against Boca Juniors at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019. - The banner reads "Football is a Game
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Copa Libertadores semi-final
Players of Boca Juniors pose for pictures before the start of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match against River Plate at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019.
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Marcelo Gallardo head coach of River Plate reacts during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti o
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Marcelo Gallardo head coach of River Plate reacts during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti o
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River Plate - Boca Juniors
JJPANA6057. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 01/10/2019.- El entrenador de Boca Juniors Gustavo Alfaro observa desde el banco este martes en un partido de las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores entre River Plate y Boca Juniors, en el estadio Monumental en Bueno
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Copa Libertadores semi-final
The logo of the VAR is seen during the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match between River Plate and Boca Juniors at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019.
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River Plate - Boca Juniors
JJPANA6060. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 01/10/2019.- Jugadores de Boca Juniors reclaman este martes en un partido de las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores entre River Plate y Boca Juniors, en el estadio Monumental en Buenos Aires (Argentina).
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Esteban Andrada and Emmanuel Mas of Boca Juniors argue with referee Raphael Claus after reviewing a play on the VAR and calling a penalty for River Plate during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and B
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River Plate - Boca Juniors
JJPANA6061. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 01/10/2019.- Rafael Santos Borré (d) de River Plate anota un penalti este martes en un partido de las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores entre River Plate y Boca Juniors, en el estadio Monumental en Buenos Aires (Arg
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Copa Libertadores semi-final
Fans of River Plate cheer before the start of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match against Boca Juniors at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019.
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Copa Libertadores semi-final
Fans of River Plate cheer before the start of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg football match against Boca Juniors at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019.
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate celebrates with teammate Ignacio Fernandez after scoring the opening goal via penalty after a VAR review during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Rafael Santos Borre of River Plate celebrates after scoring the opening goal via penalty after a VAR review during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertado
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Gustavo Alfaro head coach of Boca Juniors reacts during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: A fan of River Plate waves a flag with a crutch during the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate celebrates with teammate Javier Pinola after winning the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental
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Copa Libertadores - Semi Final - First Leg - River Plate v Boca Juniors
Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Semi Final - First Leg - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Antonio Vespucio Liberti Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina - October 1, 2019 River Plate players applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Pablo Stefanec NO RESALES.
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River Plate v Boca Juniors - Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 01: Marcelo Gallardo head coach of River Plate celebrates the victory after the semi final first leg match between River Plate and Boca Juniors as part of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 at Estadio Monumental Antonio Ves
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River Plate - Boca Juniors
JJPANA6093. BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA), 01/10/2019.- Alexis Mac Allister (c) de Boca Juniors este martes en un partido de las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores entre River Plate y Boca Juniors, en el estadio Monumental en Buenos Aires (Argentina). EFE/Jua
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River-Boca
River Plate's coach Marcelo Gallardo celebrates the team's second goal during the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg football match against Boca Juniors at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, on October 1, 2019. (Photo by ALEJANDRO PA
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