Boca campeón Apertura 1998 | Fecha 16: Rosario Central 2 Boca 3

Carlos Bianchi takes over as Boca Juniors coach and leads them to the title after six years. Xeneize are crowned champions, undefeated, with Martín Palermo breaking all records by becoming the tournament's top scorer with 20 goals in 19 matches. Match Report Referee | Oscar Sequeira Goals | Rosario Central: Maceratesi (2). Boca Juniors: Palermo (2) and Cagna.