Boca Juniors beat O'Higgins as Paredes questions Argentina future
Boca Juniors secured a 1‑0 victory over O'Higgins in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, with Miguel Merentiel scoring from a precise assist by Leandro Paredes. The match marked the debuts of goalkeeper Álvaro Montero and forward Sebastián Villa for Boca. Paredes, who returned to action only four days after Argentina’s World Cup final loss, played despite a rib injury and said he is unsure about continuing with the national team, noting the emotional impact of the defeat. He also commented that Lionel Messi may have already decided the World Cup final would be his last appearance for Argentina. Boca will travel to Chile for the second leg, aiming to secure a place in the round of‑16.