Boca’s journeys in the 2026 Libertadores group stage | OneFootball

In the draw held by the South American Football Confederation, Boca’s opponents and the trips they will have to make during the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores have been determined.

Boca Juniors already knows its fate and roadmap for the continent’s top competition. After the 2026 Copa Libertadores draw, the Xeneize was seeded as the head of Group D, a highly demanding group they will share with regional heavyweights: Cruzeiro (Brazil), Universidad Católica (Chile), and Barcelona (Ecuador).

Beyond tactical analysis, the coaching staff will need to fine-tune logistics. To complete their three away matches, the blue and gold delegation will have to travel many kilometers across the continent. Below is the detailed flight log awaiting the team, departing from La Bombonera.

The Historic Stop: Belo Horizonte

The first major international challenge will take Boca to Minas Gerais. The clash against Cruzeiro is a South American classic, and the setting couldn’t be more imposing: the Mineirão stadium. Connecting Buenos Aires with Belo Horizonte, the team will have to cover a distance of approximately 2,187 kilometers each way. It’s a flight of just over three hours that will require good recovery, especially considering the Brazilian climate and the intensity of the opponent.

Crossing the Andes: Santiago

The most manageable trip physically will be the journey to the Chilean capital. To visit the “Cruzados” in the Las Condes neighborhood, Boca will have to cross the Andes and travel about 1,137 kilometers one way. It’s a quick flight (around two hours) that represents the least logistical strain in this first phase of the Cup, allowing the squad to go and return in the shortest time possible without drastically disrupting the training week, especially considering that the Apertura Tournament is entering its decisive stage.

The Marathon Journey: Guayaquil

The real headache for Boca’s planning will be the trip to Ecuador. Reaching the imposing Monumental in Guayaquil requires covering a distance of about 4,255 kilometers. We’re talking about flights lasting more than six hours. Adding the round trip, this single match represents more than half of all the kilometers Boca will travel in the group stage, making it a crucial factor in managing the players’ workload.

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