Merentiel equals legends’ record with goal against River | OneFootball

Throughout history, countless players have managed to capture the hearts of Boca fans by scoring against River in the Superclásico. Several have done it twice, and a select group of players are remembered for their dominance over the eternal rival, where it seemed like they celebrated at least one goal in every match. Whether it was at La Bombonera or the Monumental.

With the 2-0 victory last Sunday at the J. Armando Stadium, Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel entered the grand history of Xeneize. The Changuito for scoring his first goal in a Superclásico, while La Bestia continues to climb positions in the historical table. He matched a record held by several idols and legends of the institution.

The 29-year-old Uruguayan forward reached his fourth goal shout against the Millonario. A record that, until now, belonged to names that are surely known within the Boca World. He climbed to the same level as players of the caliber of Ángel Clemente Rojas, Carlos Tevez, Juan Román Riquelme, Alfredo Graciani, Norberto Madurga, Oscar Pianetti, Marcelo Delgado, Sergio Martínez, Ricardo Gareca, Juan José Rodríguez, José Yudica, Claudio Paul Caniggia, Pedro Mansilla, and Domingo Tarasconi.

But as if that weren't enough, Miguel Merentiel continues to make history to enter the hearts of all fans. His iconic scoring against River not only repeated four times, but he became Boca's top scorer in the Superclásicos in official matches during the 21st century (2001-2025). A result he achieved in six matches, matching the same line as Guillermo Barros Schelotto (in 12 matches), Martín Palermo (in 13 matches), and Carlitos (in 20 matches).

The scoring path of the Paysandú native against those from Núñez began on April 21, 2024, in the memorable quarterfinal match of the Copa de la Liga with a victory for Diego Martínez's team at that time, by 3-2. He scored twice and was immortalized for his incredible performance at the Mario Alberto Kempes.

Merentiel scored twice against River in Córdoba. Photo: Gerónimo Marino

On April 27, 2025, a month that seems ideal for Miguel Merentiel to score against River, he added his third goal to his personal account in a Superclásico. It was in the 2-1 defeat at the Monumental, for the Torneo Apertura, where he finished subtly against Franco Armani, after taking advantage of a defensive error.

La Bestia and his third goal against River, at El Monumental.

While the fourth was on November 9 at La Bombonera, in the 2-0 victory for the Torneo Clausura. With the presence of singer Dua Lipa who enjoyed, went wild, and sang some songs like any other fan, Miguel Merentiel scored his fourth goal against the Millonario. A victory with a special flavor, achieving qualification for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores.

With his goal on Sunday, Merentiel achieved a record in the Superclásicos. Photo: Gerónimo Marino.

With his four goals in six matches against River, the Uruguayan forward is five goals away from matching the record of Boca's all-time top scorer, Martín Palermo, and six from becoming the player with the most goals against the eternal rival. For now, the record belongs to the Brazilian Paulo Valentim with 10 goals in seven matches.

Miguel Merentiel's Numbers at Boca

Miguel Merentiel joined Boca in January 2023, initially on loan. But in November of that year, the management exercised the purchase option and paid 3 million dollars for his transfer, being one of the greatest successes of Juan Román Riquelme's management. And, as expected, La Bestia responded with goals and the fans love him.

Numbers for the Year

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