Boca Juniors and Racing Club drew 0-0 in a contentious match with few chances at La Bombonera, for matchday six of the Apertura Tournament. Boca fans voiced their dissatisfaction with boos directed at the team, particularly Edinson Cavani and coach Claudio Úbeda. Defender Ayrton Costa criticized the refereeing, claiming it is biased against his team.
The clash between Boca Juniors and Racing Club ended in a 0-0 draw at Estadio Alberto J. Armando, known as La Bombonera, on February 20, 2026, for matchday six of the Apertura Tournament. The game was characterized by low football quality, with Boca managing only four shots, none on target, and several scuffles among players due to physical intensity.
In the first half, Racing created the clearest chance in the 30th minute, but it was disallowed for offside: Conechny headed the ball down for Adrián Martínez, who volleyed over the crossbar. Boca had an opportunity in the 13th minute with Belmonte, but he failed to finish. Tension rose in the 18th minute when Miljevic and Delgado clashed, resulting in yellow cards for Racing's Miljevic and Boca's Ayrton Costa.
In the second half, Boca controlled possession but couldn't convert. Racing's most dangerous moment came in the 32nd minute when Solari missed a penalty-spot shot that went over the bar. Claudio Úbeda made substitutions: Merentiel and Alarcón out for Gelini and Romero, then Cavani for Zufiaurre in the 34th minute, as fans booed the Uruguayan for his poor performance. Belmonte also exited to boos.
At the end, Boca fans sent off the team with anger, targeting Cavani and Úbeda. Racing, under Gustavo Costas, brought on Zaracho and Fernández for more attack. Boca is in a tough spot, without Leandro Paredes due to injury, while Racing builds on recent wins.
Xeneize defender Ayrton Costa spoke out after the match: “They are against us,” referring to the refereeing. He added: “The same thing happened to us last time.” The draw leaves Boca in a precarious position in Zone A.
