In Rio de Janeiro, Vasco da Gama are looking ahead to a Copa Sudamericana first-leg meeting with Boca Juniors, a continental tie that brings the familiar weight of Argentine-Brazilian club football.
Santiago Sosa has discussed the challenge awaiting Vasco against the Buenos Aires side. The player is part of the Vasco squad preparing for the opening match of the knockout contest.
Quick facts
- Vasco da Gama will face Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana.
- The match in focus is the first leg of the tie.
- Santiago Sosa has assessed the upcoming encounter for Vasco.
Boca, known as the Xeneize, arrive as one of South America’s most recognisable names, ensuring that the first meeting will carry significance beyond the immediate result. Vasco’s task is to establish a position before the return leg decides the outcome of the series.
