The Boca Juniors and River Plate rivalry is one of the biggest and most famous in football.
Both teams are at the Club World Cup and could play out the Superclasico in one of the knockout rounds.
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Every time they play, there will be some mad incident by the two Argentinian giants.
Back in 2024, Sergio Romero saw himself caught up in an incident where he rowed with one of his own Boca Juniors fan.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper had to be held back by club officials following a 1-0 defeat to River Plate.
Abuse was being hurled at Romero, who then leaned over a fence to get closer to the furious supporter.
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The fan then appeared to put his hand towards the goalkeeper’s throat before then being pulled back by someone behind him.
It took three club officials to get Romero away from the incident – and he continued to stare out the culprit as he was dragged away.
Following the incident, Boca banned Romero for the next two matches and also identified the fans involved.
A statement read: “The decision has been made that our player Sergio Romero will not be called up for the next two matches we have to play (against Club Atlético Belgrano de Cordoba and Asociacion Atletica Argentinos Juniors).
“We also want to let you know that the three supporters who caused the aforementioned incident have been identified and that the corresponding measures will be applied to them.
“Our club must be a big family, made up of fans, players, employees and directors.
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“Therefore, we all owe each other mutual respect at all times and be united for the good of the club, enjoying sport and the competitions in which Boca participates, encouraging and participating together, in peace and harmony.”
Shortly after the club’s announcement, Romero issued a public apology to Boca fans.
“I want to offer my apologies to the Boca fans for the situation at the end,” Romero said.
“When the guy was swearing at me, I lost my mind.
“None of us go out to play a game to lose it, we wanted to win it as much as they did and it didn’t happen.
“I couldn’t think at that moment, I lost my mind. I apologise to the Boca fan, I was wrong with my reaction.
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“I should have let it go and left. They have the right to express themselves.”
The two teams have played each other 264 times, with Boca leading the head-to-head 92-88 (with 88 draws).
We could see the 265th edition of this famous rivalry in the Club World Cup knockout stages, should they get there.
River Plate won their first game, while Boca Juniors earned a draw.
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