Boca Juniors defeated Argentinos Juniors 1-0 at La Bombonera and qualified for the 2025 Torneo Clausura semifinals. Ayrton Costa scored the only goal in the early minutes, with Agustín Marchesín proving crucial through his saves. The Xeneize will face the winner of Racing-Tigre in the next round.
The quarterfinal match of the 2025 Torneo Clausura took place on November 30 at La Bombonera, with Boca Juniors hosting Argentinos Juniors. Refereed by Fernando Echenique, the game started with intense pressure from Argentinos, but Boca scored early. At the 4th minute of the first half, a corner kick led to a double chance: Miguel Merentiel shot, Gonzalo Siri partially saved, and Ayrton Costa finished for 1-0.
Boca had opportunities to extend the lead, such as Carlos Palacios' shot hitting the crossbar at the 17th minute and Milton Giménez' header that Siri saved at the 39th. In the second half, Argentinos controlled possession and created dangers, but Marchesín shone with key saves, including one on Alan Lescano at the 33rd and a one-on-one from Diego Porcel at the 87th minute. Coach Claudio Úbeda made substitutions at the 18th minute of the second half, bringing on Tomás Belmonte and Edinson Cavani for Milton Giménez and Miguel Merentiel.
Boca president Juan Román Riquelme watched from his box and showed a measured and calm reaction at the end. Immediately after the final whistle, he called Ayrton Costa on the phone to congratulate him on his performance. Additionally, Riquelme hosted tennis star Victoria Azarenka, giving her a gift during the match.
In the post-match press conference, Úbeda expressed confidence: "We have plenty" to fight for the title. Boca, which previously eliminated Talleres 2-0 in the round of 16, now awaits the winner of Racing-Tigre, to be played on Monday at 9:30 PM, for the semifinals at La Bombonera.
