Huge security operation for Libertadores final in Madrid

Boca Juniors landed in Madrid on Wednesday as they prepare to face fellow Argentine club River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final second leg.

A huge security operation has been mounted in the Spanish capital for the match.

More than 2,500 officers are expected to be on duty for the 'Superclasico,' one of the world's fiercest football rivalries.

Security guards and police stand between fans and the pitch during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Plans to complete the violence-delayed Copa Libertadores final in Madrid were thrown into disarray on Saturday when River Plate refused to accept the fixture against Boca Juniors being moved from Argentina after its fans attacked the Boca Juniors team bus heading into the Buenos Aires stadium for the meeting of Argentina's fiercest soccer rivals last Saturday. CONMEBOL decided it had to be staged instead on Dec. 9 in Spain at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium for security reasons. [Photo: AP]

Police have also asked for support from Argentine security.

An estimated 10,000 fans from both teams are expected to travel from Argentina for the twice postponed and then relocated game.

The match will be played on Sunday, November 9 at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium.

River Plate will arrive in Madrid later on Thursday.