What Boca need against Universidad Católica to reach Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Boca has everything on the line against Universidad Católica this Thursday, in the final matchday of Group D of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. After the draw with Cruzeiro, Xeneize has no margin for error, and only one result will guarantee a place in the round of 16 and avoid elimination in the group stage: a win. Below, find out what the situation looks like.

With what happened on Matchday 5, Universidad Católica moved into first place with 10 points, ahead of Cruzeiro (8) and Boca (7). Barcelona SC (3) has already been eliminated from the competition and does not even have a chance to play in the Copa Sudamericana.

The truth is that one thing is certain: Boca controls its own destiny. If it beats Universidad Católica, regardless of goal difference, it will advance to the round of 16. First place would not be guaranteed, because if Cruzeiro beats Barcelona, it will qualify as group leader and Xeneize will finish second. These are the possible scenarios:

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