Club: | Boca Juniors |
Season: | 1998–99 |
Chairman: | Mauricio Macri |
Chrtitle: | President |
Manager: | Carlos Bianchi |
Stadium: | La Bombonera |
League: | Apertura Tournament |
League Result: | Champion (23rd. title) |
Cup2: | Clausura Tournament |
Cup2 Result: | Champion (24th. title) |
Season Topscorer: | Martín Palermo (32) |
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Prevseason: | 1997–98 |
Nextseason: | 1999–2000 |
The 1998–99 Club Atlético Boca Juniors season was the 69th consecutive Primera División season played by the senior squad.
After the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, a new head coach arrived to the club: Carlos Bianchi former Velez Sarsfield manager wherein clinched 1994 Intercontinental Cup, 1994 Copa Libertadores and several local titles.[1] The squad is reinforced with Barijho (a petition from Bianchi),[2] Pereda and right back defender Hugo Ibarra.[3] Also midfielder José Basualdo returned to the club. Finally, the team won undefeated[4] the Apertura Tournament after a drought of 6 years aimed by a solid formation with Martin Palermo scoring 20 goals in 19 matches.
Alternate kits only worn in 1999 Copa Mercosur:
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See main article: 1998–99 Argentine Primera División.