Boca Juniors vs Universidad Católica, 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Milton Giménez (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 1': Foul by Branco Ampuero (Universidad Católica).
- 1': Delay in match because of an injury Jimmy Martínez (Universidad Católica).
- 3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 3': Attempt missed. Milton Giménez (Boca Juniors) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 4': Foul by Milton Giménez (Boca Juniors).
- 4': Branco Ampuero (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Corner, Universidad Católica. Conceded by Malcom Braida.
- 7': Attempt missed. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lautaro Blanco with a cross.
- 8': Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Foul by Jimmy Martínez (Universidad Católica).
- 9': Attempt missed. Cristián Cuevas (Universidad Católica) left footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing misses to the left following a fast break.
- 16': Malcom Braida (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Cristián Cuevas (Universidad Católica).
- 17': Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Fernando Zampedri (Universidad Católica).
- 21': Attempt blocked. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tomás Aranda.
- 21': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Juan Díaz.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Milton Giménez (Boca Juniors) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a cross.
- 22': Attempt missed. Marco Pellegrino (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Malcom Braida following a corner.
- 23': Delay in match for a drinks break.
- 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 26': Handball by Clemente Montes (Universidad Católica).
- 28': Delay in match because of an injury Clemente Montes (Universidad Católica).
- 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Eugenio Mena.
- 29': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Jimmy Martínez.
- 32': Corner, Universidad Católica. Conceded by Marco Pellegrino.
- 33': Foul by Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica).
- 33': Tomás Aranda (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Goal! Boca Juniors 0, Universidad Católica 1. Clemente Montes (Universidad Católica) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Eugenio Mena following a fast break.
- 35': Cristián Cuevas (Universidad Católica) is shown the yellow card.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+2': Foul by Fernando Zuqui (Universidad Católica).
- 45'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Branco Ampuero (Universidad Católica).
- 45'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Boca Juniors 0, Universidad Católica 1.
- 45': Substitution, Boca Juniors. Alan Velasco replaces Ander Herrera.
- 45': Second Half begins Boca Juniors 0, Universidad Católica 1.
- 47': Attempt missed. Tomás Aranda (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Milton Delgado.
- 49': Attempt missed. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Milton Delgado following a fast break.
- 50': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Cristián Cuevas.
- 54': Foul by Fernando Zampedri (Universidad Católica).
- 54': Malcom Braida (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Fernando Zampedri (Universidad Católica) is shown the yellow card.
- 56': Attempt saved. Tomás Aranda (Boca Juniors) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Vicente Bernedo (Universidad Católica). Assisted by Milton Giménez with a headed pass.
- 56': Foul by Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors).
- 56': Cristián Cuevas (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 56': Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Attempt missed. Milton Giménez (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lautaro Blanco.
- 61': Attempt missed. Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tomás Aranda with a headed pass.
- 63': Substitution, Boca Juniors. Ángel Romero replaces Marco Pellegrino.
- 66': Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica).
- 67': Attempt blocked. Ángel Romero (Boca Juniors) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alan Velasco.
- 67': Attempt missed. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
- 68': Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Jimmy Martínez (Universidad Católica).
- 68': Eugenio Mena (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors).
- 70': Cristián Cuevas (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Malcom Braida (Boca Juniors).
- 70': Delay in match for a drinks break.
- 70': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Attempt saved. Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Vicente Bernedo (Universidad Católica).
- 73': Fernando Zuqui (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Foul by Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors).
- 74': Substitution, Universidad Católica. Daniel Gónzalez replaces Jimmy Martínez.
- 74': Substitution, Universidad Católica. Agustín Farías replaces Cristián Cuevas.
- 74': Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica).
- 75': Attempt missed. Ángel Romero (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Alan Velasco.
- 79': Substitution, Universidad Católica. Justo Giani replaces Clemente Montes.
- 79': Substitution, Boca Juniors. Miguel Merentiel replaces Milton Giménez.
- 80': Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Foul by Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica).
- 81': Attempt blocked. Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 81': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Daniel Gónzalez.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lautaro Blanco with a cross.
- 81': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Justo Giani.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Tomás Aranda (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 81': Attempt missed. Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tomás Aranda following a corner.
- 81': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Vicente Bernedo.
- 83': Foul by Agustín Farías (Universidad Católica).
- 83': Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Offside, Boca Juniors. Ángel Romero is caught offside.
- 86': Offside, Boca Juniors. Ángel Romero is caught offside.
- 88': Substitution, Universidad Católica. Matías Palavecino replaces Fernando Zampedri.
- 88': Substitution, Universidad Católica. Diego Corral replaces Fernando Zuqui.
- 89': Ángel Romero (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Foul by Agustín Farías (Universidad Católica).
- 89': Attempt missed. Ángel Romero (Boca Juniors) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90': Handball by Justo Giani (Universidad Católica).
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Alan Velasco (Boca Juniors) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lautaro Di Lollo.
- 90'+5': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Juan Díaz.
- 90'+5': Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Lautaro Di Lollo (Boca Juniors).
- 90'+5': Lautaro Di Lollo (Boca Juniors) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Malcom Braida (Boca Juniors) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Jhojan Valencia (Universidad Católica).
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Exequiel Zeballos (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alan Velasco.
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Miguel Merentiel (Boca Juniors) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+7': Corner, Boca Juniors. Conceded by Daniel Gónzalez.
- 90'+13': Second Half ends, Boca Juniors 0, Universidad Católica 1.
- 0': Match ends, Boca Juniors 0, Universidad Católica 1.
Statistics
CDUC |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 6 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 29.4 | Possession | 70.6 |
| 2 | SHOTS | 22 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 154 | Accurate Passes | 495 |
| 256 | Passes | 588 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 14 |
| 7 | Crosses | 42 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 77 | Long Balls | 54 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 30 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 26 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 50 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 50 | Clearances | 7 |
Game Information
Venue: Alberto José Armando (La Bombonera)
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
CONMEBOL Libertadores Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Católica | 6 | +4 | 13 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 6 | +1 | 7 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 6 | -10 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Boca Juniors (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Leandro Brey (GK) |
| 26 | Marco Pellegrino |
| 2 | Lautaro Di Lollo |
| 3 | Lautaro Blanco |
| 27 | Malcom Braida |
| 21 | Ander Herrera |
| 5 | Leandro Paredes |
| 36 | Tomás Aranda |
| 18 | Milton Delgado |
| 9 | Milton Gimenez |
| 7 | Exequiel Zeballos |
Universidad Católica (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vicente Bernedo (GK) |
| 26 | Juan Ignacio Díaz |
| 19 | Branco Ampuero |
| 20 | Jhojan Valencia |
| 3 | Eugenio Mena |
| 6 | Sebastián Arancibia |
| 14 | Jimmy Martínez |
| 8 | Fernando Zuqui |
| 15 | Cristian Cuevas |
| 11 | Clemente Montes |
| 9 | Fernando Zampedri |
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