Thousands of Boca Juniors supporters left Buenos Aires for Rio de Janeiro to attend the Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense.

An 85-bus caravan left Boca's stadium early this morning for the 50-hour trip to the mythical Brazilian city.

Some six thousand xeneizes fans will travel 2,600 kilometers to be at the Maracana stadium this Saturday, pursuing the dream of Boca winning its seventh Libertadores.

In this context, the Argentine consul in Rio, Ana Emilia Sarrabayrouse, revealed that some 100 thousand Argentines are expected to arrive by bus, car or plane to watch the final.