Boca Juniors striker Adam Bareiro had to leave the pitch after suffering an injury at the 23-minute mark of the first half in their Torneo Apertura round-of-16 match against Huracán.
Bareiro exited the field showing clear signs of pain and was replaced by Milton Giménez.
The match was part of the round of 16 in the Torneo Apertura and fans reacted by sharing memes and comments on social media.
The injury has raised concerns within Boca Juniors.
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Boca Juniors advanced in the Copa Argentina by defeating Gimnasia de Chivilcoy 2-0 in the round of 32, played in Salta. Adam Bareiro, making his debut for the team, scored both goals. The Xeneize now awaits the winner of Sarmiento and Tristán Suárez.
Paraguayan forward Adam Bareiro, 29, is heading to Argentina to finalize his contract with Boca Juniors and become the club's third reinforcement. His arrival stirs controversy due to his recent stint at historic rival River Plate. Boca acquired his pass from Fortaleza for about three million dollars, with River receiving 50% of the federative rights.
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Boca Juniors officially presented Adam Bareiro on Saturday, the 29-year-old Paraguayan forward arriving from Fortaleza in Brazil. The player signed a three-year contract with an option to extend it, after scoring 15 goals in his last season. His possible debut could be on Tuesday in the Copa Argentina.
Huracán defeated Belgrano 3-1 in the eighth matchday of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, but the game was played behind closed doors due to a building collapse nearby in Parque Patricios that affected over 300 families. The home team's goals came from Tahiel Peralta with a brace and Óscar Cortés, while Franco Vázquez scored for the visitors. The decision followed an inspection that identified risks from potential vibrations.
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Boca Juniors drew 0-0 with Platense in the fifth matchday of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, played at La Bombonera. Fans whistled at the team and coach Claudio Úbeda due to the poor performance, while players like Leandro Paredes and Santiago Ascacíbar ended with discomforts. The result places Boca seventh with seven points and Platense fifth with eight.
Boca Juniors will face San Lorenzo this Wednesday at La Bombonera for the 10th date of Zone A in the Apertura Tournament, a key match for both in the playoff race. The xeneize side arrives with momentum after a 3-0 thrashing of Lanús, while the Ciclón aims to reverse its recent irregular form. Boca's coach Claudio Úbeda shared an encouraging message ahead of the classic.
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Huracán defeated Gimnasia La Plata 3-0 in a Liga Profesional group stage match at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo stadium in La Plata. The goals were scored by Ignacio Campo, Lucas Blondel, and Jordy Caicedo. Gimnasia had more shots on goal but failed to score.