River Plate and Boca Juniors: Club World Cup Rankings and Their Status

Chelsea Clinches Inaugural 32-Team Club World Cup Title Over PSG

July 25, 2024
by Archyde Sports Correspondent

Chelsea has emerged victorious in the first-ever Club World Cup featuring 32 participants, defeating Paris Saint-Germain in a captivating final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match drew an impressive crowd of 81,118 spectators.

The London club secured the championship thanks to a stellar performance from midfielder Cole palmer, who netted crucial goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes. Brazilian striker João Pedro sealed ChelseaS triumph with a third goal in the 43rd minute,under the guidance of manager Enzo Maresca.

While the two Argentine representatives bowed out in the group stage, River Plate finished in 19th place with four points, achieving one win against Urawa Red Diamonds and a draw with Rayados de Monterrey. Boca Juniors occupied the 24th position with two points, drawing 2-2 with Benfica and 1-1 with Auckland City.

Real Madrid secured third place in the tournament, accumulating more points than fourth-placed Fluminense, with both teams being eliminated in the semi-finals. The quarter-finalists were ranked as follows: Borussia Dortmund (5th), Bayern Munich (6th), Al-Hilal (7th), and Palmeiras (8th).

Teams exiting in the Round of 16 included Manchester City (9th), Benfica (10th), Flamengo (11th), Inter Milan (12th), juventus (13th), Botafogo (14th), Monterrey (15th), and Inter Miami (16th).

Atletico Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, posted the strongest performance among teams that did not advance from the group stage, finishing in 17th place. The final standings saw Mamelodi Sundowns (18th),River Plate (19th),salzburg (20th),Esperance de Tunis (21st),Al-Ain (22nd),Porto (23rd),Boca Juniors (24th),Al-Ahly (25th),Los Angeles Galaxy (26th),Auckland City (27th),ulsan HD (28th),Pachuca (29th),Seattle Sounders (30th),Wydad Casablanca (31st),and urawa Red Diamonds (32nd) completing the table.

What is the ancient success rate of Boca juniors versus River Plate in the FIFA Club World Cup?

Club World Cup History: A River Plate & Boca Juniors overview

River Plate and Boca Juniors,the two giants of Argentinian football,boast a rich history punctuated by continental success. However, their fortunes in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) – and its predecessor, the Intercontinental Cup – present a contrasting narrative. Understanding their participation, results, and current standing requires a detailed look. This article dives into their CWC performance, analyzing rankings, key moments, and future prospects for these superclásico rivals. We’ll cover Copa Libertadores champions performance, FIFA Club World Cup results, and Argentinian football‘s overall impact.

Intercontinental Cup & Early Club World Cup Appearances (Pre-2005)

Before the modern FIFA Club World Cup format, the Intercontinental Cup pitted the champions of Europe (UEFA Champions League) against the champions of South America (Copa Libertadores).

Boca Juniors: Enjoyed critically important success in this era. They won the Intercontinental Cup three times:

1977 vs. Real Madrid (3-0)

1981 vs. Nottingham Forest (1-0)

2000 vs. Real Madrid (3-0) – a dominant performance featuring Martín Palermo.

River Plate: Had one appearance, losing to Bayern Munich in 1971 (1-0). This early defeat set the tone for a less successful run in these intercontinental clashes.

This period established Boca Juniors as a formidable force on the global stage,while River Plate struggled to replicate that success. The Intercontinental Cup legacy remains a significant part of both clubs’ identities.

FIFA Club World Cup Performance (2005 – present)

The FIFA Club world Cup, as we know it today, began in 2000 but gained prominence in 2005. Here’s a breakdown of each club’s performance:

Boca Juniors’ FIFA Club World Cup Journey

2005 (Japan): Runners-up, losing to São Paulo 1-0 in the final. This remains their best result in the CWC.

2007 (Japan): Fourth place, losing to AC Milan in the semi-final and then to Urawa Red Diamonds in the third-place match.

2008 (Japan): Fifth place, defeating Pachuca in the fifth-place match.

2012 (Japan): Runners-up, losing to Corinthians 1-0 in the final. Another near miss for the Xeneizes.

2021 (UAE): Third place, defeating Al-Hilal 4-1 in the third-place match.

River Plate’s FIFA Club World Cup Journey

2007 (japan): Fourth place, losing to Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final and then to Club América in the third-place match.

2015 (Japan): Fourth place, losing to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the semi-final and then to Club América in the third-place match.

2018 (UAE): Fourth place, losing to Kashima Antlers in the semi-final and then to Al ain in the third-place match.

2023 (Saudi Arabia): Fourth place, losing to Al-ain in the semi-final and then to Urawa Red Diamonds in the third-place match.

Club World Cup Rankings & Comparative Analysis

Analyzing their combined performance reveals a clear disparity.

| Club | Appearances | Titles | Runners-Up | Third place | Fourth Place |

|————-|————-|——–|————|————-|————–|

| Boca Juniors | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |

| River Plate | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |