Ahead of the final match: Boca hit with CONMEBOL sanction | OneFootball

The South American Football Confederation issued a forceful ruling against Boca, imposing heavy financial fines and disciplinary sanctions due to multiple infractions committed during the match against Cruzeiro played in Brazil.

First, the Disciplinary Tribunal decided to sanction the club with a fine of USD 100,000 for violating article 15.2 of the Disciplinary Code. This regulation specifically punishes acts of discrimination and racism committed by fans.

That amount will be automatically deducted from the income the club receives from television rights and sponsorship. In addition to the financial penalty, CONMEBOL ordered the club to carry out a major awareness campaign at its next home match. The Xeneize team must display a sign during the lineup presentation and show the phrase "RESPECT STARTS" on the stadium’s giant screen, along with a communication campaign on its official social media accounts during the three days leading up to the match.

Boca plays this Thursday at La Bombonera.

On the other hand, the club received a second financial fine, this time for USD 5,000, due to noncompliance with article 7.3.4.1 of the CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 Club Manual. This infraction is linked to post-match interview obligations, or the "Flash Interview," a mandatory attendance and broadcast requirement for players that the club failed to properly comply with.

In turn, the tribunal issued Boca a formal warning for violating article 11.2, subsection m), of the Disciplinary Code, which regulates and punishes delays in the start or restart of a match. Added to these rulings is a severe warning for the club: if conduct of the same or similar nature is repeated, the harsh consequences established in article 27 for repeat offenses will be applied.

The La Ribera club now has a strict period of seven calendar days to file an appeal with CONMEBOL’s Appeals Commission, a process for which it must first pay a formal fee of USD 3,000.

Boca closes out the semester at La Bombonera

The Xeneize team will play its final match of the semester this Thursday starting at 9:30 p.m. against Universidad Católica at the Alberto J. Armando stadium. There it must win to stay in the competition: it is required to take all three points to advance to the round of 16; otherwise, it will be eliminated.

Xeneize hosts Católica, needing a win.

The match will be officiated by Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán. The referee will be accompanied by assistants Alexander Guzmán and Cristian Aguirre, while the fourth official will be Carlos Ortega. In the VAR booth will be David Rodríguez and Jhon Leon.

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