Boca Juniors celebrated on Thursday the intervention of Leandro Paredes, the Xeneize captain, who stole the ball from Egypt and secured Argentina's World Cup qualification. The official video, paired with the caption "Esto es Boca" and a cigarette, quickly went viral among fans.

What happened in the Argentina‑Egypt match?

In the 78th minute, with the score tied 2‑2, Paredes received the ball in a defensive area and, with a precise tackle, took possession from Egypt's number 22. The move sparked the counter‑attack that ended with Enzo Fernández's goal, sealing a 3‑2 victory. Paredes' effort was highlighted as the line between winning and a possible loss.

Why did Boca choose to share the moment?

The club used its social media to reinforce the Xeneize identity, showing that its players are key figures on the international stage. The "Esto es Boca" message aimed to link the passion of La Bombonera with the Albiceleste's glory, emphasizing pride in seeing a club captain lead a historic win.

What was the reaction among supporters?

Fans flooded Twitter with the hashtag #EstoEsBoca, sharing the clip and celebrating the feat. The post generated thousands of reactions and comments praising Paredes' commitment and the club's tradition of producing leaders on and off the field.

How does this fit into Boca's current situation?

Boca Juniors tops the Liga Profesional Argentina with 29 points, 8 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses from 16 games, and holds a +16 goal difference (28 scored, 12 conceded). The team sits 4 points ahead of Union Santa Fe. Their last result was a 0‑1 loss to Racing Club on December 7, 2025, and in the last five matches they have recorded 3 wins and 2 defeats, with the most recent two games lost. The season's top scorer is M. Merentiel, with 5 goals in 14 appearances.