Bareiro the standout as Boca beat Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, player ratings | OneFootball

Boca Juniors beat Gimnasia de Chivilcoy 2-0 in the Copa Argentina 2026, advancing after a display that left a few doubts. Debutant Bareiro struck both goals and was the clear standout.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, Boca will meet the winner of Sarmiento and Tristán Suárez next. The opener came after Braida’s deft backheel freed Janson, who squared for Bareiro, and the forward later finished again from Pellegrino’s pass.

Brey was largely untroubled, though one risky moment stood out. Weigandt worked without much attacking impact after two heavy fouls. Captain Figal was composed, and Pellegrino impressed on his return after losing his place to Costa.

Braida adapted neatly at left-back, less of a crosser than Blanco but influential inside. In midfield, Belmonte was hurried and imprecise, Alarcón handled set pieces and grew into it, and Delgado filled in for Paredes with industry.

Ángel Romero toiled from the wing and looked better centrally, while Janson threatened down his flank and assisted the first. Bareiro earned a nine, a centre-forward’s brace on debut, and should start on Saturday at La Bombonera. Merentiel’s slump continued despite effort.

From the bench, Ascacíbar added bite and finished limping after a late kick. Zufiaurre and youngster Gorosito energised the right, and Aranda’s direct dribbling caught the eye. Claudio Úbeda’s 4-3-3 rotated personnel but left midfield construction stuttering against a limited, combative opponent.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar