Boca Juniors will face Talleres de Córdoba at La Bombonera in the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura. The Xeneize topped Zona A, while Talleres secured playoffs qualification on the final matchday. Carlos Tevez, a former Boca star, now coaches the Córdoba side in this historic matchup.
The clash between Boca Juniors and Talleres de Córdoba is a pivotal moment in the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura. Boca advanced as first in Zona A, solidifying its standing in the regular phase. Talleres, meanwhile, earned playoffs qualification on the final matchday, showing resilience until the end of the initial stage.
The match will take place at La Bombonera, Boca's iconic stadium in Buenos Aires. The fixture gains extra significance with Carlos Tevez as Talleres' head coach. Between 2001 and 2021, 'El Apache' faced the 'T' nine times wearing the Xeneize jersey, including his professional debut at Estadio Córdoba. Now, in the tenth chapter of this rivalry, Tevez returns to La Bombonera for the second time as an opposing coach against the club where he shone as a star player.
Talleres, the albiazul side, aims to upset the mighty Boca. This matchup not only determines progression in the tournament but revives a personal story for Tevez, who transitioned from legendary player to rival strategist.