Boca Juniors won at La Bombonera to settle at the top of the standings. The Ribera team beat Newell’s Old Boys 2-0 in a match that was extremely uncomfortable in its development, but was unblocked thanks to its effectiveness at the right moments. With this victory, Xeneize confirms its leading role at the beginning of the competition and begins to take a closer look at the top of the local championship.
The Buenos Aires night witnessed a close game, where the visit proposed a tactical scheme that hindered the fluidity of Boca’s game. However, the individual hierarchy and the collective push allowed Xeneize to keep the three points if they stayed at home, leaving positive feelings for what is to come. Now, the focus quickly moves to the next commitment, which will represent one of the most demanding tests so far in 2026.
Blanco and Paredes sealed the score
The development of the game was not easy for the locals. For much of the first half and the beginning of the second half, the game was uncomfortable until Blanco’s goal, who appeared projected from the left sector to break the resistance of the Rosario team. That initial goal was the relief that the team needed to loosen up and manage the times against a rival who, until that moment, had not left any space.
JUST A FORMER SCAM!! WHITE BIT ARIAS AND SCORE 1-0 IN BOCA AGAINST NEWELL’S IN LA BOMBONERA!!
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The sentence of the meeting came from the twelve steps. Leandro Paredes, with the temperance that characterizes him, changed a penalty for a goal to make it 2-0. This victory allows Boca to climb significantly in the tournament, reaching fourth position with 6 units. The defensive performance was also a high point, keeping the score unbeaten on a day where Newell’s tried to react without success.
LEANDRO PAREDES CHEATED GABY ARIAS AND SCORE 2-0 IN BOCA AGAINST NEWELL’S IN LA BOMBONERA!!
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Next game: Boca visits undefeated Vélez in Liniers
With no time for prolonged celebrations, Xeneize already knows when Boca will play its next match. The calendar marks a high-impact duel: Boca Juniors will face Vélez Sarsfield, a team that arrives in enviable form, placing second in the table and maintaining its undefeated status. It will be a direct clash between two of the best teams at the beginning of the season fighting for leadership.
| Detail | Information |
| Party | Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors |
| Date | Sunday, February 8, 2026 |
| Time | 22:15 |
| Condition | Visitor mouth |
The team will have to adjust details to counteract the dynamism of Fortín at José Amalfitani. Winning at Liniers would mean not only overcoming a direct rival, but also confirming that the team is ready to fight for the 2026 Professional League title to the last consequences.
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