Boca player ratings in the win over Instituto at La Bombonera | OneFootball

Boca returned to victory at La Bombonera. After four consecutive home draws, the Xeneize defeated Instituto de Córdoba 2-0 with goals from Tomás Aranda and Adam Bareiro on matchday 12 of Zone A of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Unlike previous matches, Claudio Úbeda seems to have found the perfect scheme and names in the midfield to dominate the game.

Below, the individual analysis and ratings of the Xeneize in the victory against La Gloria to extend an unbeaten run to eight matches.

Agustín Marchesín (6)

He started strong but faded. In the first half, he didn't have much work. In the second half, he was crucial with two great saves to keep a clean sheet. He made a precise long pass to Ayrton Costa that led to a corner and almost a goal. Towards the end, he injured his adductor, lost control of the ball, and was replaced: Leandro Brey came on.

Marcelo Weigandt (5)

The right-back remains one of the coach's big uncertainties. Chelo struggled a lot with each attack from Alex Luna. His offensive projections were not decisive. He stood out with a cross at the end for Merentiel that could have sealed the rout.

Lautaro Di Lollo (7)

The best in defense. Solid in marking. Won all aerial and ground duels. Dominated in one-on-one situations and was attentive to cover spaces against the opponent's advances. From a favorable corner, he sprinted back almost 100 meters to cut off a promising Instituto attack.

Ayrton Costa (4)

From being one of the best center-backs in the country to experiencing several ups and downs. Against La Gloria, he started well but lost confidence as the minutes passed. He didn't hear Marchesín's shout, failed to clear, and left the ball loose in the area for Jeremías Lázaro's goal. He was saved by VAR, which disallowed it for offside.

Lautaro Blanco (5)

Good in attack but with some defensive errors. He moved forward with purpose, although his crosses weren't as dangerous as in other matches. At times, he was outpaced by Jhon Córdoba. He was pushed to the point of error.

Ander Herrera (6)

From the first minute, he was very active, giving some instructions to his teammates. He moved all over the midfield to combine with Paredes and Delgado. He entered the area but not to finish, rather to make the final pass. He made a first-touch pass to Merentiel, whose shot hit the post, and then crossed for Bareiro, who was also denied by the post. He was substituted around the half-hour mark of the second half.

Leandro Paredes (7)

The game of Boca has to go through his feet. Every time he touches the ball, he invents some brilliance. He has a glove on his right boot. Filtered passes behind the center-backs everywhere. He hid a three-finger pass for Merentiel that went over the crossbar. Pure precision and top-quality class.

Milton Delgado (7)

He earned his place in the midfield. He should never be left out. He complemented very well with Paredes. Solid in marking, active in offense, and constantly presented himself as a passing option between lines. Distributed with class. Shot once from outside the area to test Roffo.

Tomás Aranda (7)

Improved as the game went on. Scored his first goal wearing the Boca jersey. Another youngster who earned his place in the starting eleven. Every time he touches the ball, he makes the team play. Started imprecisely, nervously, and with many doubts facing the opponent's goal. In the first half, he tangled with the ball at his feet inside the area, but the second half was different. He was one of the standout players of the match. Received from Merentiel, feinted with his body to shake off the opponent, and scored the partial 1-0.

Miguel Merentiel (5)

The Beast didn't have his best game. Wasted several chances in front of the opponent's goal. Had some important appearances for the team's attack. Won in speed on the left, leading to the second goal. Missed the third from close range.

Adam Bareiro (7)

A player all over the field. Great match from the Paraguayan forward. Won almost all the aerial duels he contested. Had to battle with the center-backs, played with his back to goal, dropped back, distributed, and positioned himself as a '9' for the 2-0. Gradually becoming a fixed piece for Úbeda.

Alan Velasco (4)

Returned to add a few minutes like against Unión, after a ten-game absence. Far from showing his best level. Barely touched the ball. Had some appearances in the final moments, but without impact.

Leandro Brey (4)

The young goalkeeper came on in the last 20 minutes – including 10 minutes of added time – due to Marchesín's injury. Hadn't played since the Copa Argentina qualification against Gimnasia de Chivilcoy. Was very imprecise with his feet and almost lost the ball in his first intervention.

Iker Zufiaurre and Camilo Rey Domenech (-)

Too few minutes to be evaluated. Entered in the last five minutes. The forward added minutes in the first team again, while the midfielder reappeared in the first team after a long absence. Played his eighth match wearing the Boca jersey.

Claudio Úbeda (7)

For the first time in a long time, he planned a match perfectly. Chose the right names for the midfield who fulfilled exactly what the match demanded to be the key players of the duel. The improvement shown in previous matches was reflected in the game and the result.

Boca is now eight matches unbeaten

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