Lanzini after beating Boca with el Fortín: “Everyone knows I’m a River fan” | OneFootball

In the context of the fourth round of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, Vélez Sarsfield confirmed their great form by defeating Boca Juniors 2-1 at the José Amalfitani Stadium. The "Fortín" prevailed thanks to a double by Matías Pellegrini, who was the key to the goal for the team led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto. Although Iker Zufiaurre managed to score for the Xeneize towards the end of the match, the effort was not enough to prevent the Ribera team from falling in Liniers.

One of the standout figures of the match was Manuel Lanzini. The midfielder, who displayed great performance during the 84 minutes he was on the field, did not hide his satisfaction with the result and took the opportunity to recall his past associated with Boca's biggest rival. “Everyone knows I am a River fan and these matches have a special touch for me. Happy for the three points. It's a bit special,” Lanzini confessed to TNT Sports microphones, launching a subtle jab that quickly resonated on social media.

Despite the rivalry, the midfielder also took a moment to analyze the end of the match and acknowledge the quality of the opponent, who pressed until the last minute. Regarding Zufiaurre's goal, Lanzini noted: “It wasn't necessary to suffer like that, but they are a great club with players of high caliber, who at any moment can make a different play. Luckily, it didn't go beyond that.”

With this victory, the team led by "Mellizo" Barros Schelotto extends their unbeaten run and positions themselves as the absolute leader of Zone A with 10 points. On the contrary, the situation is more complex for Claudio Úbeda's Boca, which already has its second defeat in just four matches, leaving them with only 6 out of 12 possible points at the start of the tournament.

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