Lautaro Di Lollo reflects on the win over Deportivo Riestra in the opener | OneFootball

Boca started the year on the right foot. While awaiting the arrival of the first reinforcements, Claudio Úbeda's team met the demands of La Bombonera. They defeated Deportivo Riestra by a narrow margin in the first round of Zone A of the Torneo Apertura. Lautaro Di Lollo scored with a header after an exquisite cross from Leandro Paredes.

The first central defender for the Xeneize in 2026 left behind his number ‘40’ jersey, which he had worn since his debut, and debuted the number ‘2’ against Malevo. A historic number at Boca. He wore it with courage and authority to become the standout player of the evening, bringing joy to all the Boca fans.

Di Lollo scored the only goal of the match.

After the victory of the La Ribera club, Lautaro Di Lollo spoke about the new number he will wear on his back throughout the season. Beyond the joy of securing the three points, he told “TNT Sports” microphones that “I always dreamed of this, since I was little, since I arrived at the club. Luckily, it's happening today and I'm enjoying it a lot.”

Since debuting in Boca's First Division, the 21-year-old defender has accumulated five goals in 54 matches played, and tonight, he added another clean sheet alongside Ayrton Costa, with whom he is increasingly in sync on the field, consolidating themselves as the undisputed starters. Additionally, against Riestra, he won 11 out of 12 aerial duels.

Lautaro Di Lollo and the Libertadores goal

There is no doubt that one of Boca's main objectives for 2026 is the Copa Libertadores. The team returns to the competition after two years, and in March, the group they will face to start their journey in the continental tournament will be announced.

Boca started the year with a victory.

But looking ahead to the start of the Copa, the Xeneize will have to face all their commitments in the Torneo Apertura, where Lautaro Di Lollo highlighted the importance of “starting with a win. We have many matches this semester, and we are going to compete for everything. We have to win big things.”

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