Boca Juniors advanced to the Copa Argentina final on Wednesday, November 14, 2026, defeating Banfield 3-0 at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.
Santiago Ascacibar opened the scoring just before halftime. Sebastián Villa added a second-half goal, and Leandro Lozano capped the score late to seal the result, according to TyC Sports. infobae said that Platense awaits Boca in the championship match.
Banfield managed to absorb early pressure before the break. ESPN Colombia reported that goalkeeper Álvaro Montero turned away several dangerous attempts to keep the match scoreless. Just as the half approached its conclusion, Leandro Paredes delivered a chipped pass into the penalty area. Ascacibar ran onto the cross unmarked and headed past the defense, putting Boca ahead 1-0, as detailed by infobae.
Boca controlled the tempo after the interval without creating constant danger until Villa struck in the second half. The Colombian winger cut inside from the left flank and fired a sharp shot past goalkeeper Ruso Rodríguez to make it 2-0, TyC Sports reported. Minutes later, Villa supplied a cross to the far post for Lozano, who finished cleanly to establish the 3-0 final margin.
Arruabarrena substituted both Paredes and Villa shortly after the third goal to preserve their fitness. Boca travels next to face Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Sudamericana final on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Barranquilla.
The team then hosts Independiente Rivadavia on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at La Bombonera for the Torneo Clausura round of 16, before facing Platense on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, in the Copa Argentina final at a venue yet to be confirmed, according to infobae.
Earlier coverage: Boca Juniors and Banfield Face off in Copa Argentina Semifinal
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