If you want toys, go to the toy shop: Boca win their opener against Riestra | OneFootball

For the first matchday of Zone A in the 2026 Torneo Apertura, Boca defeated Deportivo Riestra at La Bombonera by 1-0, thanks to a goal from Lautaro Di Lollo. Claudio Úbeda’s team was clearly superior to their opponent but struggled to move the ball clearly towards the rival goal.

They controlled the tempo, were the main protagonists, but the lack of height of Lucas Janson as the only reference in the box weakened the setup, as the visiting center-backs managed to control him without much trouble. If it hadn’t been for Ignacio Arce and the posts, the lead should have come much earlier.

It wasn’t until the second half, from a set piece, taking advantage of the height of their center-backs and the delivery of Leandro Paredes, that the Xeneize found the only goal of the afternoon-evening at La Bombonera: Lautaro Di Lollo appeared unmarked to blast an incredible header past the Riestra goalkeeper and give Boca the lead.

Xeneize took the win against Riestra at home. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12

From that point on, just as throughout the entire match, Claudio Úbeda’s side didn’t suffer and managed to secure three important points at the start. While there are still aspects to improve, the blue and gold team is gradually getting used to being in control of the match, especially at home, something that was hard to achieve last year.

Boca’s next match

Boca will continue with their fixtures in the 2026 Torneo Apertura, as the second matchday of Zone A will see them play away. Sifón’s team will travel to La Plata, where they will face Estudiantes at the Estadio Uno this Wednesday, January 28, from 22:15.

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