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Boca Juniors reaches Copa Sudamericana last‑16 after penalty shootout win
Boca Juniors lost the first leg 1‑0 to O'Higgins in Chile before winning 1‑0 at La Bombonera, leaving the tie level 1‑1 on aggregate. The Argentine side then prevailed 4‑3 in the penalty shoot‑out, with Leandro Paredes, Miguel Merentiel, Nicolás Figal and Lautaro Blanco converting, while Tomás Aranda missed. The victory sends Boca to the round of 16 where they will meet Paraguayan club Recoleta.
Club president Juan Román Riquelme criticised the defensive lapse that allowed the opponent’s goal, saying “No te pueden hacer un gol de lateral”. Captain Leandro Paredes echoed the sentiment, stating the team was not satisfied and must raise its level. Goalkeeper Álvaro Montero was praised for his composure during the shoot‑out. The only goal in regular time was scored by O'Higgins forward Francisco González.
Boca’s next challenge will be the two‑legged tie against Recoleta, with the first leg scheduled for 11 August in Buenos Aires and the return on 19 August in Paraguay.
Entities
Boca Juniors · Club Deportivo Recoleta · Deportivo Recoleta · Francisco González · Juan Román Riquelme · Leandro Paredes · Miguel Ángel Russo · O'Higgins · O'Higgins F.C. · Recoleta FC
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Boca Juniors defeated O'Higgins 4‑3 on penalties to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar · www.popular.com.py
- [● 4 SOURCES] The two legs ended 1‑0 to O'Higgins in Chile and 1‑0 to Boca in Argentina, leaving the aggregate score 1‑1. medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar · www.popular.com.py
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tomás Aranda missed his penalty in the shootout for O’Higgins. medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar · nogoyatimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Riquelme listed several injured Boca players, including Adam Bareiro, Milton Giménez, Tomás Belmonte and Carlos Palacios. diarioprimeralinea.com.ar
- [● 5 SOURCES] Boca will face Paraguayan club Recoleta FC in the round of 16. www.popular.com.py · www.santotomealdia.com.ar · medianews.com.ar · www.radiobicentenario.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first leg was played at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires and the second leg at El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile. medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Team captain Leandro Paredes said the squad was not satisfied with its performance and must improve. nogoyatimes.com · www.santotomealdia.com.ar · www.radiobicentenario.com.ar
- [● 9 SOURCES] President Juan Román Riquelme said the defensive error that led to a goal from a lateral was unacceptable, saying “No te pueden hacer un gol de lateral”. labandadiario.com · elfrente.com.co · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · lacritica.com.ar · mendozatoday.com.ar · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Boca Juniors won 1‑0 in the second leg at La Bombonera. www.popular.com.py · medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] Boca Juniors lost 1‑0 to O'Higgins in the first leg in Chile. www.popular.com.py · medianews.com.ar · www.santotomealdia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Boca's penalty shoot‑out scorers were Leandro Paredes, Miguel Merentiel, Nicolás Figal and Lautaro Blanco. medianews.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Captain Leandro Paredes said the team was not satisfied with its performance and must improve. nogoyatimes.com · www.santotomealdia.com.ar