In Buenos Aires, São Paulo lose to Boca in Copa Sul-Americana

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·9 September 2026

In Buenos Aires, São Paulo lose to Boca in Copa Sul-Americana

On Tuesday (8), São Paulo was beaten 1-0 by Boca Juniors (ARG) at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires (ARG) in the first leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarterfinals. The Argentinians’ goal was scored by Merentiel.

The first half was evenly matched, with both teams trying to attack. In the 11th minute, Luciano received a pass from Marcos Antonio and got off a dangerous shot, but the defense blocked it. In the 16th, São Paulo had their best chance of the first half. Iago delivered a pinpoint cross and Luciano headed it, forcing a good save from the goalkeeper. In the 30th, Luciano played Iago down the left, the full-back sent in a low cross, and Calleri shot wide. Despite the attempts, the score remained goalless.

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In the second half, Boca Juniors opened the scoring in the 6th minute through Merentiel. In the 16th, Artur crossed to the far post, Sabino challenged in the air, and Domingos Duarte got the shot away, but the goalkeeper made the save. In the 35th, Iago crossed for Gustavo Santana to head at the near post, but the ball went out for a goal kick.

Tricolor’s next match will be against Palmeiras on Saturday (12) at 6:30 p.m. at Nubank Parque, in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The second leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarterfinals will be next Tuesday (15) at 9:30 p.m. at MorumBIS.