Boca 2 : 0 Tigre
Clausura 2025 Zona A - Matchday 16 Sun Nov.16 20:15 Bombonera, La Boca, Capital Federal
Referee: Herrera Bonfá, González, P VAR: Espinoza, F
Player of the match: Costa, Ayrton
Boca Juniors - Tigre Clausura 2025 2025-11-16. goals: Costa, Cavani (penalty)
Boca was 20 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Boca was 20 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Match summary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 |  | López | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 64 | Oviedo  Cabre. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 64 | Piñei. Romero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 69 | | Oviedo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costa |  | 73 | 1-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cavani Herre. | 75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 77 | | Medina | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 | Martí. López | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 | Rivero Medina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Palac. | | 83 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Belmo. Delga. | 86 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cavani |  | 93 | 2-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mendía Figal | 94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boca | Stats | Tigre |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Shots | 12 |
| 4 | Shots on goal | 4 |
| 7 | Fouls | 14 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 74% | % possession | 26% |
Boca Juniors
| # |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Marchesín | 4 | ||
| 24 | Barinaga | 3.5 | ||
| 4 | Figal | 94' | 3.5 | |
| 32 | Costa | 4 | ||
| 23 | Blanco | 3.5 | ||
| 43 | Delgado | 86' | 3.5 | |
| 5 | Paredes | 4 | ||
| 8 |  Palacios | 83' | 3.5 | |
| 21 |  Herrera | 75' | 3.5 | |
| 7 | Zeballos | 3.5 | ||
| 16 |  Merentiel | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cavani | 75' | 3.5 | |
| 30 | Belmonte | 86' | 3.5 | |
| 34 | Mendía | 94' | ||
| 13 | García | |||
| 12 | Brey | |||
| 17 |  Advíncula | |||
| 26 | Pellegri. | |||
| 33 | Aguirre | |||
| 22 | Zenón | |||
| 27 | Braida | |||
| 15 | Alarcón | |||
| 11 | Janson | |||
| 35 | Simoni |
Tigre
| # | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Zenobio | 3 | ||
| 17 | Soto | 3 | ||
| 2 | Laso | 3.5 | ||
| 14 | Cardona | 3 | ||
| 24 | Alvarez | 3 | ||
| 33 | Cabrera | 64' | 3.5 | |
| 22 | López | 81' | 43' | 3 |
| 30 |  Elías | 3.5 | ||
| 21 | Medina | 81' | 77' | 3.5 |
| 29 | Russo | 3 | ||
| 9 | Romero | 64' | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Piñeiro | 64' | 3.5 | |
| 19 |  Oviedo | 64' | 69' | 3.5 |
| 7 | Rivero | 81' | 3 | |
| 32 | Martínez | 81' | 3 | |
| 26 | Sultani | |||
| 42 | Arias | |||
| 6 | Sosa | |||
| 20 | Barrionu. | |||
| 5 | Leyes | |||
| 11 | Fértoli | |||
| 18 | Armoa | |||
| 37 | Fernández |
Match Preview
In terms of squad management, Boca Juniors has made notable decisions regarding player availability for their upcoming match against Tigre. The match is scheduled to take place at La Bombonera, and the team has confirmed its list of convocados, which includes Edinson Cavani, who is expected to return to the squad after not participating in the Superclásico. Additionally, Frank Fabra and Ignacio Miramón have been excluded from the matchday squad, with plans for their departure in December. The club has also announced that Norberto Briasco has been loaned to Gimnasia, with a return expected in 2026.
Boca Juniors has faced challenges due to an explosion and fire at their training facility in Ezeiza, which has necessitated changes in training plans and operations. Despite these disruptions, the team continues to perform well in the league, maintaining an ideal point tally. The club is also preparing for potential playoff matchups, with discussions surrounding their performance and future aspirations, particularly regarding the Copa Libertadores.
Leandro Paredes has been vocal about his desire for Paulo Dybala to join Boca Juniors, adding a layer of intrigue to the club's transfer ambitions. Meanwhile, the managerial situation remains stable, with Claudio Úbeda expected to continue in his role, although discussions about his future persist. Overall, Boca Juniors is navigating a dynamic period marked by player movements, strategic planning for upcoming matches, and organizational adjustments in response to external incidents.