The day Guadalajara thrashed Boca in the Copa Libertadores | OneFootball

On June 2, 2005, Guadalajara wrote one of the brightest pages in its international history. On an unforgettable night at Estadio Jalisco, the Sacred Flock defeated Boca Juniors 4-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals, a result that remains in the memory of the Red-and-White Nation because of the extraordinary football displayed by the team managed by Benjamín Galindo.

Red-and-White power from the opening minutes

From the opening whistle, the Flock made it clear that it would not be intimidated by one of the most feared teams in South America at the time. With personality, intensity, and a very clear attacking approach, the Red-and-Whites began to create danger in front of the goal defended by Roberto Abbondanzieri.

As early as the 10th minute, 'Bofo' Bautista came close to opening the scoring with a powerful shot inside the box, and a minute later, Francisco Palencia scored a stunning volley that was disallowed for offside. However, those chances were only a preview of the display the Flock was about to put on.

The save of the match

Boca’s response did not take long, through a play that could have changed the course of the match, but Jesús Corona came up with a decisive save against a low cross-shot from ‘Chelo’ Delgado. That intervention strengthened Guadalajara’s confidence, and they kept up the pressure and continued pushing forward in search of the lead.

The historic goals

The reward came just before halftime. On a corner kick from the right side, Johnnie García appeared at the far post to head the ball home and unleash euphoria in an Estadio Jalisco that was beginning to believe in a historic night.

Far from settling for the lead, Chivas came out for the second half determined to maintain their attacking approach. In the 55th minute, Omar Bravo took advantage of a play inside the box to extend the lead, and just five minutes later came one of the most memorable images of the match, when Juan Pablo 'Pato' Alfaro unleashed a spectacular long-range shot that ended up in the back of the net to make it 3-0.

With Boca completely overwhelmed, Guadalajara continued to dominate the match. Their attacking persistence brought one more reward in the 67th minute, when 'Bofo' Bautista capped the Red-and-White performance with an absolute screamer from outside the box, a shot that flew into the top corner to seal the final 4-0.

That night, Guadalajara recorded one of the most important victories in its international history and delivered a performance that remains etched in the memory of the Red-and-White fans as one of the club’s most commanding displays in the Copa Libertadores.

Chivas’ starting lineup that night was:

* Jesús Corona* Héctor Reynoso* Johnny García* Francisco Rodríguez* Rafael Medina* Juan Pablo Alfaro* Manuel Sol* Ramón Morales* Adolfo Bautista* Francisco Palencia* Omar Bravo

The best moments from the Quarterfinals between Chivas and Boca Juniors:

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