Boca's Copa Sudamericana future is on the line in a decisive playoff clash

Although Boca Juniors are holding a 1-0 lead going into Thursdays Copa Sudamericana 2nd leg playoff clash, the Argentinean side would have been hoping that the advantage over their Chilean opponents was an awful lot bigger. 

The season-defining match for Boca Juniors that is live on Thursday on beIN SPORTS, sees the club's progression in this season's competition on the line. If Boca Juniors prevail against Chilean side, O'Higgins, who are playing on home turf, then the feeling will be of relief as the team moves through to August's Round of 16 phase where they will face Recoleta of Paraguay.

However, the game could be an uphill battle as they are facing an O'Higgins side holding the remarkable record of being unbeaten in their last 13 home matches in CONMEBOL competitions, a run stretching back 42 years. 

Once again, Boca will be looking for inspiration from the iconic Leandro Paredes, who returned from the World Cup last week to provide a delightful assist for Boca's single goal in La Bombonera.

Paredes is also in the news concerning the other facet of his game: his physicality. The midfielder is reportedly facing three separate counts of aggression from a FIFA investigation into the aftermath of the World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain.
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In the meantime, Paredes will want to focus on the immediate challenge, which is a season-defining match for Boca Juniors live on beIN SPORTS.

Thursday July 30th
8:20PM ET / 5:20PM PT

O'Higgins vs. Boca Juniors live on beIN SPORTS