The historic rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors added a new chapter after the surprising elimination of the Xeneize in Phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Alianza Lima. While Boca's fans were processing the tough blow, River Plate took the opportunity to throw a subtle but clear mockery on social media.

The Message from River Plate on Social Media

Through their official account on X (formerly Twitter), River Plate posted a message that, without directly mentioning their eternal rival, made their intentions clear: “Good morning, Millonarios! 19 days left until the draw for the group stage of the Libertadores.” The phrase, accompanied by an image of the Monumental Stadium, referenced the team's qualification for the group stage under Marcelo Gallardo, contrasting it with Boca's absence from any international tournament in 2025.

The Reference from Rodolfo D'Onofrio

Even River Plate's former president, Rodolfo D'Onofrio, didn’t miss the chance to join in on the joke. Referencing the historic final in Madrid 2018, he quoted a phrase from Mauricio Macri: “Before December 9, 2018, someone said that the loser would take 20 years to recover. They were right.” A message that, without directly mentioning it, pointed straight to Boca Juniors' tough moment.

Thus, River Plate took advantage of their classic rival’s slip-up to fuel the folklore of Argentine football. While the Millonario prepares for the Copa Libertadores draw, Boca will have to face a 2025 without international competitions, a hard blow for both the club’s history and its fans.