After Boca's draw with Cruzeiro: how the Libertadores table stands | OneFootball

Boca couldn’t get past Cruzeiro at La Bombonera and was left with a bitter draw that puts them under pressure heading into the final matchday of the group stage. While waiting for the Universidad Católica vs. Barcelona match, we take a look at the Group D standings in the Copa Libertadores.

The Xeneize needed a win at home against the team from Belo Horizonte to head into Matchday 6 of the group stage with less pressure. However, in a match surrounded by controversy, Claudio Úbeda’s side could only salvage a point. As a result, although they still depend on themselves, they will have to keep an eye on the clash between Católica and the Guayaquil side this Thursday.

For now, the Group D standings in the Copa Libertadores are led by Cruzeiro with 8 points, followed by Boca with 7. In third place, but with a game in hand, is Universidad Católica, level on points with the Xeneize, while Barcelona sits last with 3 points.

What does Boca need to qualify for the Copa Libertadores round of 16?

Fortunately, the club from La Ribera still controls its own destiny when it comes to advancing in the international tournament. However, the possible scenarios depend on the upcoming match between Universidad Católica and Barcelona this Thursday, May 21.

If Católica wins or draws, Boca will be forced to win on the final matchday at La Bombonera. That way, they would be level on points (both with 10), but since Boca won both matches between them, the Xeneize would go through under the new tiebreaker criteria.

If the Ecuadorians beat the Chileans this Thursday, Boca would be in a more comfortable position to qualify. With either a win or a draw against the Rayados on Matchday 6, Claudio Úbeda’s team would advance to the next stage of the Copa Libertadores.

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