Boca's player ratings in the rout over Unión

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La Número 12

·3 October 2026

Boca's player ratings in the rout over Unión

Boca played scintillating football. It is the only team among the 30 in the Primera División still active on three fronts. In the opening match of Round 11 of the Torneo Clausura, it thrashed Unión de Santa Fe 3-0 at La Bombonera. Lautaro Di Lollo and Leonel Flores, with a brace, were the scorers of the night.

The level shown by the La Ribera club was outstanding. From the first minute, it dominated the ball at will, while El Tatengue was left chasing, trying to win it back and concede as few goals as possible. Although the scoreline ended as a rout, until the 83rd minute the gap was minimal, as the team lacked ruthlessness in front of goal. Then young Flores appeared to seal the match. The individual breakdown of Boca’s rout over Unión:

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Leandro Brey (6)

After the mistake and the criticism that rained down on him following the match against Racing, he delivered a good performance against El Tatengue. He rose to the occasion the few times he was tested. His first intervention was at the near post on an attempt by Tarragona. He also claimed several crosses that dropped into his area.

Leandro Lozano (9)

One of the Uruguayan’s best matches since arriving at Boca. He had a very complete game. Defensively, he was unbeatable. He had no scares and always looked solid in his marking. From midfield forward, he was a locomotive, bulldozing through everything and, as the icing on the cake, he assisted Flores for the 2-0.

Lautaro Di Lollo (8)

He scored a goal that gave all the fans something to celebrate. After a series of tussles, he broke free from his marker and won it in the air to head home the 1-0. At the back, he had no issues. He came out on top in several one-on-one duels. He worried all of Boca’s fans after taking a very hard challenge near the ankle. He recovered and was able to finish the game. He ended the streak of 10 straight goals scored by foreign players.

Di Lollo opened the scoring against Unión. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Facundo Herrera (7)

With every game, he looks more settled as an undisputed starter for Boca. He is Vasco’s preferred No. 6. Solid in marking. Sharp, accurate passes to break lines and create danger. He had one lapse in concentration, but recovered immediately. In the second half, he cleaned up those mistakes and turned into a defensive beast.

Lautaro Blanco (8)

A great game from the left-footer. At times, there was some discomfort playing alongside Villa, as he wasn’t sure whether to overlap him or not. Still, he adapted and became a fourth midfielder. He positioned himself more centrally. He received through balls and several dangerous situations came from there.

Santiago Ascacibar (8)

El Ruso is an all-terrain midfielder. He contributes in attack, drops deep to recover the ball, throws himself at opponents’ feet, and wins aerial duels despite his height. He leaned into attack to crowd the box. He was very important in dragging defenders away and leaving Flores free to score the second. He took a studs-up challenge from Tarragona, but was able to continue.

Leandro Paredes (8)

The quality in his feet is undeniable. He delivered the precise cross that dropped behind the defenders and onto Di Lollo’s head to open the scoring. He was booked shortly after the match began and was careful when contesting loose balls. Every time he got on the ball, he stopped it, thought for a second, and hit a pass of more than 30 meters to a teammate. He played plenty of line-breaking passes.

Milton Delgado (9)

An exquisite performance from Pulmoncito — the nickname Paredes gave him a few months ago. He hardly misplaced a pass. Very involved in the middle of the park. He alternated with Ascacibar to vary the midfielders’ positioning and keep the area protected. He also dared to get forward. But his main job was in defense, where he won back a huge number of balls.

Alan Velasco (7)

A solid game from Alan. Little by little, he looks more comfortable on the pitch and with Vasco’s tactical approach. He was key in Boca’s first goal. He won the foul on the right side of the field that led to Di Lollo’s header. He was lively and dribble-happy. He still needs a bit more confidence in front of the opposition goal.

Sebastian Villa (6)

An acceptable outing from the Colombian. He started strongly and faded. He began very motivated, eager to run through everyone and hungry to be important for the team. But as the minutes passed, his power and speed faded. He struggled to form a tandem with Blanco. He often looked to do it alone. On one of those occasions, his shot went just wide of the post.

Miguel Merentiel (6)

La Bestia never had a clear chance facing Mansilla’s goal. He did all the dirty work. He battled with the center-backs. He held the ball up. He dropped out of the box to get involved and set up his teammates. Every time he misplaced or failed to control a ball, he got frustrated with himself.

Leonel Flores (10)

The kid is the real deal. Two days ago, he made his debut with the Argentina national team and came close to scoring. He returned to Boca’s camp, came on in the second half, and scored twice to wrap up the rout. Both goals were almost identical. Inside the box, from the left, he cut inside and fired a right-footed shot into the far corner.

Flores came on in the second half and scored a brace. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12

Enner Valencia (7)

The Ecuadorian is in very good form in the blue and gold shirt. This time he did not contribute a goal, but his introduction was key in giving the team’s attack a fresh boost. He used his physique to win several duels. He laid the ball on a plate for Flores to produce a stunner. He had a chance to score himself, but Mansilla read his intentions.

Carlos Palacios (7)

La Joya is an important spark off the bench for Vasco. He comes on and performs at a very high level. Little by little, he is getting back to being the same player he was in 2025 before the injury. He linked up in midfield and created several triangles to play out of Unión’s pressure.

Ángel Romero and Williams Alarcón (-)

Too few minutes to be rated.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena (10)

It is becoming more and more common for Vasco to receive a high rating in these reviews. Not only because he set up the game perfectly from the first minute, with Boca dominating play throughout, but also because of his substitutions. He decides to turn to the bench, and the players who come on respond with quality and decisiveness. Against Racing it was Valencia and, today, Flores.