The 1997-1998 season for Boca Juniors was defined by a series of high-profile player arrivals, including Martín Palermo, Guillermo and Gustavo Barros Schelotto, Jorge Bermúdez, and Oscar Córdoba. Despite significant investment, the team finished second in the Apertura tournament, one point behind champions River Plate. The Clausura tournament saw a decline in form, leading to coach Héctor Veira's resignation, and the team ended the season in 6th place. 
Maradona's Comeback: Maradona briefly returned from retirement, playing a match against Racing.