Úbeda equals Russo’s record after Boca beat Argentinos Juniors | OneFootball

On Sunday evening, La Bombonera erupted with joy as Boca secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors, clinching a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Clausura Tournament thanks to an early goal by Ayrton Costa. This win not only meant advancing to the next round but also allowed Claudio Úbeda's team to match a record set by Miguel Ángel Russo.

Once again playing at home due to being the absolute leader of zone A during the regular phase, the Xeneize overcame a tough opponent that dominated them from start to finish, forcing them to showcase their defensive side almost the entire time. After the match concluded, both players and fans celebrated, but the coaching staff achieved an important milestone for the club.

The truth is that Úbeda's Boca has accumulated 6 consecutive victories in the domestic championship. This impressive and not-so-common streak was last achieved by Russo in March 2020, during the famous final sprint where they snatched the title from River. Thus, the 'student' was able to match a record of his 'master', whom he had to replace and continue with his enormous legacy.

The Boca players after defeating River in the Superclásico. (Getty Images)

In chronological order, the Xeneize defeated Barracas Central, Estudiantes de La Plata, River, and Tigre in the last four dates of the regular phase of the Clausura Tournament. Immediately after, they won against Talleres de Córdoba and Argentinos Juniors, this time in knockout matches. In this way, they reached a milestone that had not been matched in the club for over 5 years.

In 2020, with Juan Román Riquelme as an executive, Russo returned to Boca and achieved 6 consecutive wins. At that time, Miguelo's team consecutively defeated Talleres, Atlético Tucumán, Central Córdoba, Godoy Cruz, Colón de Santa Fe, and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, leading to the memorable triumph where they came from behind against River, who played in Tucumán.

Miguel Ángel Russo, in his second stint as Boca's head coach. (Getty Images)

It should be noted that Úbeda was Russo's main assistant coach for several years and at different clubs. After the sad passing of Miguel on October 8, Claudio took on the responsibility of continuing his legacy at the helm of Boca's professional team and took charge of a shaken squad. The result is evident, and the Xeneize managed to move forward.

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