Boca Juniors HubBoca Juniors has a new historical record thanks to Valentín Barco. The lateral player from the xeneize Inferiores debuted in the World Cup at 21 years and 339 days, breaking Carlos Tevez's record.
What happened?
Barco entered at 25 minutes of the second half and took advantage of every minute on the field. He played with confidence, asked for the ball, associated with Lionel Messi several times, constantly passed to the attack and even provoked a couple of fouls near the rival area.
Why is it important for Boca Juniors?
This achievement is important for Boca Juniors because it shows the talent and dedication of its players. Barco is an example of how the club can produce high-level players who can compete on the international stage.
What's next?
After this debut, everything indicates that Lionel Scaloni will have him in mind again for the round of 16 match against Cape Verde. In principle, the 21-year-old player is not a candidate to be a starter, but rather an important variant for the first match of direct elimination for the Selection in the World Cup.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-07 | Boca Juniors - Racing Club | 0-1 |
Boca Juniors is in first place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 29 points, 8 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in 16 games. The team's recent form is 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 games.
