Boca, take note: Libertadores table after Cruzeiro-Católica | OneFootball

After the thrashing of Ecuador’s Barcelona, Boca moved to the top of Copa Libertadores Group D because Cruzeiro failed to catch them, and Claudio Úbeda’s team ends matchday two as the sole leader.

Universidad Católica pulled off the surprise of the round: the Chilean side grabbed a dramatic win on Brazilian soil. In one of the final plays of the match, Jimmy Martínez scored the winner to make it 2-1, when it looked like the game was heading for a draw.

Boca’s 3-0 rout of Barcelona last night had already put them in sole possession of first place, but Cruzeiro still had a chance to catch them. However, the Belo Horizonte side could not get past Católica and let slip the chance to move level with the Xeneize. 

Boca won both of its matches.

As a result, Sifón Úbeda’s team stands alone at the top of Group D with 6 points and a goal difference of +4. Universidad Católica is second with 3 points, the same as Cruzeiro and with the same goal difference. Bottom is Barcelona, which has suffered two defeats and is practically out of the competition.

Copa Libertadores 2026 - Group D

Can Boca qualify in the next matchday?

The answer is no. Although a win would leave them with one foot and a half in the next round, they will have to wait until the following one. On the next matchday, the third of the group stage, the matchups will be as follows: Boca will visit Cruzeiro at the Mineirão, while Universidad Católica will do the same in Guayaquil against Barcelona.

Boca leads Copa Libertadores Group D.

The clash between the Xeneize and La Bestia Negra will take place on Tuesday, April 24, starting at 9:30 p.m. For its part, the other match of the third round will be played on Wednesday the 25th starting at 9:00 p.m. Argentina time.

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