A night to forget in La Plata: Boca play poorly and lose to Estudiantes | OneFootball

Boca fell during their visit to Estadio Uno against Estudiantes by 2 to 1, in a match corresponding to the second date of Zone A of the Apertura 2026 Tournament. Santiago Núñez and Leandro González Pires scored the goals for the home team, while Exequiel Zeballos scored near the end for the blue and gold.

From the start, Claudio Úbeda's strategy fell to the tactics of the Pincha, who reinforced their presence in the only sector where the Sifón's team usually attacks. The number of men covering Leandro Paredes' exit and the left sector, nullifying the tandem between Lautaro Blanco and the Chango, was key for the home team to be the protagonists.

Estudiantes was Estudiantes, taking advantage of two set pieces and scoring on both occasions. Santiago Núñez took advantage of Ayrton Costa's poor performance and Agustín Marchesín's usual lack of attention, who once again failed to appear when the team needed him. Minutes later, the same thing happened, but instead of Núñez, it was Leandro González Pires.

In the second half, just like in the first part, it was thanks to Guido Carrillo's forgettable night that the home team didn't extend the lead. With determination but plagued with inaccuracies, Boca pushed and managed to score thanks to a header from Gonzalo Gelini, who debuted today, which Zeballos took advantage of to score.

Zufiaurre was a starter for the Xeneize. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12

The entry of Ander Herrera didn't manage to settle the team, but there was something to highlight: Tomás Aranda left a good impression with the few minutes Claudio Úbeda gave him in his professional debut. He took on, and Fabricio Iacovich saved one of the few shots on goal that the Xeneize had, but it wasn't enough, and all this will require a lot of work for the next game.

Boca is already thinking about their next match

Boca must quickly turn the page, as the next match is closer than one would expect after a defeat that left much to improve. It will be this Sunday, against Newell's at La Bombonera, starting at 19:15 for the third day of Zone A of the Apertura 2026 Tournament.

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