Boca Juniors hosted Ecuador's Barcelona at La Bombonera for their Copa Libertadores Group D home debut on matchday two. The game kicked off with a tribute to Darío Benedetto and early incidents, including Agustín Marchesín's injury. Boca aim to climb the table after a 2-1 debut win over Universidad Católica.
Boca Juniors and Ecuador's Barcelona kicked off their Copa Libertadores Group D matchday two clash at La Bombonera. The Xeneize, coached by Claudio Úbeda, fielded Agustín Marchesín; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacíbar, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes; Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Adam Bareiro.
Barcelona SC, led by César Farías, lined up with José Contreras; Bryan Carabalí, Álex Rangel, Javier Báez, Luca Sosa, Gustavo Vallecilla; Jhonny Quiñónez, Matías Lugo, Jefferson Intriago; Luis Cano and Darío Benedetto. Before kickoff, Boca fans applauded ex-striker Benedetto, who received a plaque and a framed jersey with his name.
Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán officiates, with coverage on FOX Sports and Disney+ Premium. At the 2nd minute of the first half, Adam Bareiro earned the first yellow card. Benedetto attempted a long-range shot at the 7th, without luck.
At the 9th, Marchesín injured his knee and was substituted by Leandro Brey. Merentiel created the clearest chance at the 16th, cutting inside and shooting left-footed just wide. This is Boca's final match before Sunday's Superclásico against River Plate.
