The Boca Juniors team, led by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, will be Vasco's opponent in the semifinal of the Copa Sul-Americana. The Argentine team has been on a 13-game unbeaten streak, with five draws in the Clausura group stage. Boca Juniors occupy the 5th position in the Grupo A with 14 points conquered in 9 games. Leandro Paredes, a 32-year-old midfielder with experience in European clubs, is the team's main reference on the field. He has been instrumental in improving the team's performance since his arrival. The first leg of the semifinal will take place in Argentina, with the return leg scheduled for the Rio de Janeiro.