Torneo Clausura enters round 12 with Instituto vs Boca Juniors headline

The 12th round of the Argentine Torneo Clausura 2026 begins this Friday, featuring several key matchups across both zones. A primary highlight is the clash between league leader Instituto and fourth-place Boca Juniors at the Estadio Juan Domingo Perón (or Mario Alberto Kempes) in Córdoba. Instituto currently leads Zona A with 25 points, while Boca follows with 20 points and holds a 16-match unbeaten streak.

Boca Juniors manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena is expected to rotate his squad due to an upcoming Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Vasco da Gama. Key players like Enner Valencia and the returning goalkeeper Álvaro Montero are under observation. Meanwhile, River Plate is scheduled to face Estudiantes de Río Cuarto on Saturday, and the AFA has confirmed the Superclásico between Boca and River for November 1st at La Bombonera.

Other scheduled matches for the weekend include Aldosivi vs. Sarmiento, Gimnasia La Plata vs. Atlético Tucumán, and Unión de Santa Fe vs. Defensa y Justicia on Friday. Saturday's fixtures include Barracas Central vs. Huracán and San Lorenzo vs. Deportivo Riestra.