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Argentine Torneo Clausura: Instituto and Boca secure key victories
The 11th round of the Argentine Torneo Clausura 2026 features significant results and developments. Instituto de Córdoba secured a dominant 4-1 victory against Independiente in Avellaneda, placing them at the top of Group A. The match was marked by the expulsion of Maximiliano Meza, which heavily influenced the outcome.
Boca Juniors continued their strong form with a 3-0 win over Unión at La Bombonera. The match was highlighted by a double from 19-year-old Leonel Flores, who recently debuted with the Argentine national team. This victory extends Boca's unbeaten streak to 16 matches.
In other matches, Independiente Rivadavia and Gimnasia de La Plata played to a 1-1 draw. During this fixture, Independiente Rivadavia player Maximiliano Salas suffered a severe knee injury, including a torn cruciate ligament, which is expected to sideline him for several months.
Regarding league structure, Instituto president Juan Manuel Cavagliatto expressed strong support for the current 30-team format, stating that clubs from the interior will defend it. This comes amid discussions regarding potential changes to the league's composition.
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Argentina · Boca Juniors · Diego Flores · Estadio Libertadores de América Ricardo Enrique Bochini · Hernán Mastrángelo · Independiente · Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba · Instituto de Córdoba · Jadson Viera · Leonel Flores · Libertadores de América · Liga Profesional de Fútbol