First leg of final of Copa Libertadores in Buenos Aires postponed due to rain


The Copa Libertadores trophy is seen during a news conference ahead of the first leg final match between Boca Juniors and River Plate, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 9, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The final of the Copa Libertadores, the first in history between Argentina's two biggest clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate, was postponed for one day on Saturday due to heavy rain, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said.

The match, due to played at Boca's Bombonera ground, will now take place on Sunday, kicking off 5 pm local time (2000 GMT), CONMEBOL said.

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