After Boca's draw with Cruzeiro: how the Libertadores table stands | OneFootball

Boca failed to beat Cruzeiro at La Bombonera and was left with a bitter draw that complicates its situation heading into the final matchday of the group stage. While waiting for the Universidad Católica vs. Barcelona match, we review the Group D standings in the Copa Libertadores.

The Xeneize needed a win at home against the team from Belo Horizonte to approach matchday 6 of the group stage with more peace of mind. However, in a match surrounded by controversy, Claudio Úbeda’s side could only salvage a point. As a result, although it still depends on itself, it will have to keep an eye on the clash between Universidad Católica and the team from Guayaquil this Thursday.

For now, the Group D standings in the Copa Libertadores are led by Cruzeiro with 8 points, followed by Boca with 7. In third place, but with a game in hand, is Universidad Católica, level with the Xeneize, while Barcelona sits last with 3 points.

What does Boca need to qualify for the Copa Libertadores round of 16?

Fortunately, the club from La Ribera still controls its own fate to advance in the international tournament. However, the possible scenarios depend on the upcoming match between Universidad Católica and Barcelona this Thursday, May 21.

If Universidad Católica wins or draws, Boca will be forced to win on the final matchday at La Bombonera. That way, they would be level on points (both with 10), but since Boca won both head-to-head matches, the Xeneize would go through under the new tiebreaker criterion.

If the Ecuadorians beat the Chileans this Thursday, Boca would be in a more comfortable position for qualification. With a win or a draw against Barcelona on matchday 6, Claudio Úbeda’s side would advance to the next round of the Copa Libertadores.

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