Boca player ratings after 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 in 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 eight-match unbeaten streak.

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 resulted in a corner kick and almost a goal. He injured his adductor towards the end, lost control of the ball, and was replaced: Leandro Brey came in.

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 runs were not effective. He delivered a cross towards the end for Merentiel that could have sealed the win.

Lautaro Di Lollo (7)

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

Ayrton Costa (4)

From being one of the best central defenders 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. VAR saved him by ruling it offside.

Lautaro Blanco (5)

Good in attack, but with some defensive errors. He attacked with purpose, although his crosses weren't as dangerous as in other matches. At times, Jhon Córdoba outpaced him. He pressured him into making mistakes.

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 later crossed for Bareiro, also denied by the post. He left around the half-hour mark of the second half.

Leandro Paredes (7)

The game of Boca must 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 central defenders everywhere. He hid a three-finger pass for Merentiel that went over the crossbar. Pure precision and top-quality class.

Milton Delgado (7)

Earned his spot in the midfield. He should never be left out. He complemented very well with Paredes. Solid in marking, mobile in offense, and constantly available as a passing option between lines. Distributed with class. Shot once from outside the area to challenge 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. He started imprecisely, nervously, and with many doubts in front of 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 defender, 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 one right in front of the goal.

Adam Bareiro (7)

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

Alan Velasco (4)

Returned to play 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 the 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 to perfection. Chose the right names for the midfield who executed exactly what the match required to be the key players of the duel. The improvement shown in previous matches was reflected in the play and the result.

Boca accumulates eight matches without losing

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