Boca’s ratings after a bitter draw with Gimnasia (M)

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·6 September 2026

Boca’s ratings after a bitter draw with Gimnasia (M)

Boca couldn’t hold on and missed a golden chance in the battle for the overall standings. Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s team drew 2-2, in a thrilling match, against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza at the Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie Stadium on matchday eight of the Torneo Clausura. Alan Velasco and Kevin Zenón scored the goals.

The Xeneize was the better side for much of the match, which allowed it to take a quick lead. However, it let the chance slip away, the Mendoza Wolf began to tip the scales in its favor, and after so much pressure it found the equalizer with just one minute left. The team from La Ribera could have moved to within two points of the top of the overall table, although there is still a long way to go. Boca’s ratings in the bitter draw with Gimnasia (M):

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Álvaro Montero (6)

After just one minute, he put on the hero’s cape to prevent the Mendoza Wolf’s goal. Pure reflexes denied Lencioni. He was caught out on Gimnasia’s goal and could do nothing. He was rooted to the spot on Esteban Fernández’s stoppage-time equalizer.

Dylan Gorosito (5)

He just managed to shut down Sabatini’s pressure (on Montero’s save) as he looked to tap it in. Key in the Xeneize’s second goal. He burst forward like an arrow, received from Velasco, and sent in a low cross for Zenón to poke home. He got too confident in the box and Gimnasia nearly scored a second. He ventured too far out, was left behind, and the Wolf found the equalizer.

Nicolás Figal (6)

He grew into the game. After one minute he was beaten to the ball and Montero bailed him out. From then on, he raised his level considerably and was one of the best players in defense. He kept it simple playing out from the back. He won several duels.

The Xeneize let two points slip away in Mendoza. Photo: Ramiro Gómez

Marco Pellegrino (4)

He got minutes again after his injury against Banfield. The lack of action showed. He was sloppy with his passing and struggled defensively. He was poorly positioned. The main culprit on Gimnasia’s goal, as Sabatini turned him and unleashed a powerful shot. He did win some duels.

Matías Satas (5)

A decent match from the youngster, who made his absolute debut in the blue and gold shirt. His lack of experience got the better of him at times and he had to suffer more than expected defensively. As the minutes passed, he settled into the game.

Tomás Belmonte (6)

A very solid match from the midfielder. He got into the box, won the ball back, stepped in front of opponents, and did everything expected of a club midfielder. Only a goal was missing. He was key in Velasco’s goal. He tried a shot that was blocked, didn’t give up on the play, pressed, and left the former Independiente man one-on-one. He brought the ball down with his chest from a corner, but blasted it over.

Camilo Rey Domenech (5)

A good game from the holding midfielder. He took a while to get into rhythm in the opening minutes. At times he looked lost on the field, but he improved in the second half. He made a huge interception in midfield when Gimnasia was pushing for the win.

Kevin Zenón (7)

He scored again for the first time since May 2025. One of Zenón’s best matches in recent times. Lively across the entire front line and at times acted as a third midfielder. He constantly made himself available and got forward dangerously. He beat everyone to the ball and poked it into the back of the net, with a special celebration and a dedication to the baby he is expecting with his girlfriend.

Alan Velasco (9)

His best game since arriving at Boca. He finally broke out. Every ball he touched turned into a dangerous scoring chance. With his first shot, he picked out the top corner. Impossible for the goalkeeper. A few minutes later, he had another chance, but it hit the post. He was always free and available as a passing option. With a backheel, he split the entire defensive line at the start of the Xeneize’s second goal.

Velasco was the Xeneize’s best player in Mendoza. Photo: Ramiro Gómez

Leonel Flores (9)

A very good game from the kid. If he lifted his head more in the final decision-making, it would be a 10. Even so, he was the main attacking threat. He owned the left flank. He won with his speed and showed his huge potential to keep the Mendoza Wolf’s defense on edge. He lacked the finishing touch to get a goal.

Enner Valencia (5)

An acceptable performance. He will be heavily criticized for his lack of speed and goals. But the truth is, he never had a clear chance in front of Rigamonti’s goal. He worked hard physically, covering plenty of ground to get on the ball and hold it up. He dropped back to defend every corner.

Carlos Palacios (5)

He came on in the second half. It was not his best game. He made poor decisions. Late on, he tried a switch of play and rolled it tamely to the goalkeeper. Then he tried to do it all himself and it didn’t come off.

Facundo Herrera (6)

Jagger came on very well. He cut out several balls. He was strong in the air and stepped in to stop Gimnasia’s attacks. He poorly cleared a cross and it fell kindly for Fernández to equalize in the final minute.

Lautaro Blanco (4)

After 13 straight starts, he got a rest. He came on midway through the second half and struggled quite a bit. Gimnasia targeted his side all the time. He lost several balls.

Lautaro Di Lollo and Williams Alarcón (-)

Too few minutes to be rated.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena (7)

With the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal against São Paulo in mind, he did not want to risk the regular starters. He fielded an alternate lineup that responded well. Several players who had been out of form and under criticism took advantage of the moment to show their best version and prove to the coach that they are ready to be an option.