Boca Juniors and River Plate will meet three times in just eleven days in one of the most passionate and fierce rivalries in world football.

The duo from Buenos Aires - who are currently tied at the top of the Argentina Primier Division - face each other for their first Superclasico showdown at Boca's La Bombonera Stadium on Sunday before battling it out over two legs in the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

With a history of crowd violence during this clash, it has been reported 1,200 police will attend the game despite the fact visiting fans are banned from attending away matches in Argentina due to spiraling trouble.

Argentine giants Boca Juniors and River Plate will meet three times in the Superclasico this month

The first of three Superclasicos in eleven days will be played at La Bombonera, home to Boca Juniors

River Plate fans celebrate after seeing their side beat Boca in the Copa Sudamericana last year

Boca Juniors' Juan Forlin challenges River Plate's Rodrigo Mora during a Superclasico clash in November

What started as a local rivalry soon grew into a battle to determine Argentina's biggest and most successful club.

There is no love lost between these two powerhouses. Supporters sing throughout the game with slurs about their rivals - Boca fans often label River Plate as 'chickens' while followers of River Plate are know to call Boca 'little pigs'.

Having met over 200 times, Boca currently come out on top with 84 wins compared to River's 77 victories while the two sides have drawn on 75 occasions.

The fixture has played host to some of the biggest names in football including Juan Roman Riquelme - a Boca legend - and Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao who made his name with River before moving to Europe as well as Carlos Tevez and Pablo Aimar.

Radamel Falcao made his name with River Plate while Juan Roman Riquelme is a Boca Juniors legend

Carlos Tevez started his illustrious career with Boca Juniors and has been tipped to return to the club

Having met over 200 times, Boca currently come out on top with 84 wins compared to River's 77 victories

Speaking ahead of the game Boca striker Dani Osvaldo, on loan from Southampton, described the enormity of the fixture and said: 'I have played in 350 matches in Argentina, Italy, Spain and England, but I am going to enjoy this one the most.

'This is the most beautiful derby match in the world, and I have always dreamed of scoring a couple of goals in this one.'

Italy international Osvaldo, who was born in Argentina, will be greeted by a swathe of colour and chanting as he takes to the field, with each stadium known to bounce due to the jumping of fans.

With the championship at stake - the two sides are tied on 24 points - Sunday's Superclasico promises to be one of the most enthralling and intriguing yet.

Boca striker Dani Osvaldo revealed he will enjoy the Superclasico more than any other fixture he has played

BOCA JUNIORS FACTFILE Founded: 1905 Stadium: La Bombonera Stadium capacity: 49,000 Argentine titles: 30 South American titles: 22 Manager: Rodolfo Arruabarrena Advertisement