Boca Juniors Suffers Elimination in Copa Libertadores

Boca Juniors suffered a tough defeat in the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Lost 1-0 to Universidad Católica from Chile at La Bombonera and was eliminated from the tournament.

What happened?

Boca Juniors' defeat to Universidad Católica was a hard blow for the xeneize fans. The team could not surpass in points Cruzeiro and Universidad Católica, so they will have to play the Sudamericana again.

Why is it important for Boca Juniors?

The elimination from the Copa Libertadores is a setback for Boca Juniors, which had generated a lot of excitement among the xeneize fans. The team had reached the final of the Libertadores in 2023 and had lost to Fluminense.

What's next?

Boca Juniors will have to play a playoff match for the Copa Sudamericana against O’Higgins from Chile. The date of the match has not been confirmed yet.