River Plate fan starts 15-hour trek, instead of short drive If Qatar's bid to host the rescheduled Copa Libertadores final had been successful, River Plate fanatic Javier Maluf would have had a gentle 10-minute drive to see his heroes play. Instead, he explains how on Saturday evening, he and his family will begin a 14,200-kilometre, 15-hour round trip dash to Madrid -- and stay there for just 24 hours -- as well as spend around $2,500 (2,200 euros) just to see his side face bitter local rivals Boca Juniors. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES