Boca thrash Defensa y Justicia in Varela, reach Apertura play-offs | OneFootball

41 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:59

⏱️ Full time

A commanding victory for Claudio Úbeda’s team in Florencio Varela. With goals from Milton Giménez, Alan Velasco, Adam Bareiro, and Miguel Merentiel, Boca thrashed Defensa y Justicia 4-0.

44 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:56

⏱️ 45+1' SH: ⚽ Goal by Miguel Merentiel

The Uruguayan scored the fourth of the night after another assist from Tomás Aranda.

52 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:48

⏱️ 36' SH: 🔄 Another substitution

⬆️ Miguel Merentiel came on⬇️ Alan Velasco went off

54 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:46

⏱️ 35' SH: ⚽ Goal by Adam Bareiro

Boca are now cruising against Defensa y Justicia thanks to the Paraguayan’s goal. The striker scored his sixth goal in 12 matches wearing the blue and gold shirt. Assist by Tomás Aranda.

57 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:43

⏱️ 33' SH: 🔄 Another change

⬆️ Tomás Aranda came on⬇️ Exequiel Zeballos went off

59 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:41

⏱️ 31' SH: ⚽ Goal by Alan Velasco

The attacking midfielder made it 2-0 for the Xeneize. A superb run for his second goal in the blue and gold shirt after an assist from Changuito Zeballos.

1 hour and 1 minute ago04/23/2026 - 21:39

⏱️ 27' SH: 🟨 Adam Bareiro booked

The striker was shown a yellow card.

1 hour and 14 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:26

⏱️ 17' SH: 🔄 Double substitution for the team

⬆️ Leandro Paredes came on⬇️ Milton Delgado went off

⬆️ Adam Bareiro came on⬇️ Milton Giménez went off

1 hour and 29 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:11

⏱️ 1' SH: 🟨 Yellow card for Milton Delgado

The midfielder was booked.

2 hours and 32 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:09

⏱️ The second half is underway

The second half is now being played. One change from Claudio Úbeda.

2 hours and 33 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 21:08

⏱️ HT: 🔄 Substitution for the Xeneize

⬆️ Santiago Ascacibar came on⬇️ Ángel Romero went off

2 hours and 48 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 20:53

⏱️ Half-time

Boca are beating Defensa y Justicia in Varela thanks to a goal by Milton Giménez. A match with plenty of friction and little play.

2 hours and 17 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 20:23

⏱️22' FH: Boca goal, Milton Giménez

The striker chipped it over the goalkeeper to make it 1-0 for the Xeneize. Alan Velasco provided the assist.

3 hours and 31 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 20:09

⏱️ 5' FH: Defensa goal disallowed

Gutiérrez was offside. The match remains 0-0.

3 hours and 33 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 20:07

⏱️ 5' FH: Defensa goal

Gutiérrez scored with a header. The position will be reviewed by VAR.

3 hours and 39 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 20:01

⏱️ The match is underway

The game is now being played in Varela.

3 hours and 53 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 19:48

Last-minute change

Ander Herrera FELT DISCOMFORT during the warm-up and WILL NOT PLAY against Defensa y Justicia. Milton Delgado will take his place.

Herrera is out, and Delgado takes his place.

3 hours and 52 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 19:48

Boca lineup

Substitutes

3 hours and 11 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 19:29

Defensa lineup

6 hours and 15 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 16:25

Possible Defensa y Justicia lineup

6 hours and 18 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 16:22

How to watch ESPN Premium live

6 hours and 18 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 16:22

Kickoff times by country

6 hours and 18 minutes ago04/23/2026 - 16:22

Match details

Follow the Defensa y Justicia vs Boca match live, minute by minute on La Número 12, for Matchday 16 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, kicking off at 20:00 at Norberto Tomaghello Stadium. The match is broadcast on ESPN Premium and also on the Boca Channel.

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