An unprecedented finalist: the curious negative records that Boca broke against Palmeiras

An unprecedented finalist: the curious negative records that Boca broke against Palmeiras

October 6, 2023 – 10:35

Despite having qualified for the final of the Copa Libertadores, Boca achieved two unprecedented records in the history of the competition that in another context would be negative.

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Mouth qualified for the final of the Libertadores Cup after winning the definition for penalties for 4 to 2 to Palmeiras in Brazilbut also reached two curious records.

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It is the first team in history of the Libertadores Cup since it was played with the round of 16 (year 1989) to reach the final without winning a single match in the final phase: “Xeneize” tied all six matches and went through penalties in all three series (eighth, quarterfinals and semis).

Besides, Boca accumulated 12 consecutive games without wins in the knockout phase of the continental competition, the product of 10 draws (9 of them consecutive) and one defeat; being the team that went on to lead this negative streaksurpassing Oil East and Nationalwhich remained at 11.

The Ribera cast was already the team that had the most finals of the Libertadores Cup He played 11 (six wins and five losses).

In this way, it reached number 12, surpassing by two Penarolwho played 10 (five conquests).

Source: Ambito

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