The club reinforced the squad with several players: Claudio Caniggia [1] came back after a brief retirement, forward Martin Palermo [2] from Estudiantes La Plata, twins Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Gustavo Barros Schelotto [3] arrived from Gimnasia LP, Colombian centre back Jorge Bermúdez from Benfica, goalkeeper Oscar Cordoba [4] from America de Cali, defender Walter Samuel [5] from Newell's Old Boys, Mexican striker Luis Hernandez[6] and Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano.

[8] For the Clausura Tournament, the club was reinforced with Rodolfo Cardoso, Sergio Castillo and Colombian midfielder Mauricio Serna.

[9] Chairman Mauricio Macri wanted to appoint Daniel Passarella- then coach of Argentina National team- as new head manager, however, after a majority of Boca fans rejected him due to his past a River Plate idol,[10] the club board did not sign a contract.

[12] Alternate kits worn only in 1997 Supercopa Libertadores Permanent squad numbers entered into force since 1997 Apertura:

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.