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·5 September 2026
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The eighth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura lets up for no one and brings an appealing matchup in the province of Mendoza. Gimnasia de Mendoza hosts Boca Juniors in a clash of demanding realities, with both sides arriving desperate for all three points to improve their position in the standings and stay alive in their goals for the semester.
The Mendoza-based Lobo will look to take advantage of the backing of its fans to make home field count and pull off an upset against one of the giants of Argentine football. Boca, meanwhile, arrives physically affected after a grueling penalty shootout in the Copa Argentina. Given this situation, and with an eye on international competition, head coach Vasco Arruabarrena will turn to squad rotation, opening up a great opportunity for the home side.

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