Match report
Boca Juniors Defeats Barracas Central 3-1 in Liga Profesional
Barracas Central
1–3
FT
Boca Juniors
Oct 27, 2025
Boca Juniors secured a 3-1 victory over Barracas Central in a closely contested Liga Profesional match. Despite an early goal from R. Insúa for Barracas Central, the team struggled after losing I. Tapia to a red card. Boca Juniors capitalized on the numerical advantage with goals from M. Giménez and Miguel Merentiel to secure the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Barracas Central 1–3 Boca Juniors
- • Early goal by R. Insúa for Barracas Central
- • I. Tapia sent off for Barracas Central in the 14th minute
- • M. Giménez scored twice for Boca Juniors
- • Miguel Merentiel netted the third goal for Boca Juniors
- • Barracas Central had three players receive yellow cards
Lineups
Barracas Central
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 28 M. Ledesma (G)
- 13 R. Barrios (D)
- 15 Y. Rak (D)
- 32 F. Tobio (D)
- 31 N. Demartini (D)
- 6 R. Insua (D)
- 20 J. Candia (M)
- 5 D. Miloc (M)
- 23 I. Tapia (M)
- 11 J. Ruiz (M)
- 7 F. Bruera (F)
Substitutes
- 30 M. Mino
- 2 N. Capraro
- 33 F. Mater
- 8 S. Rosane
- 10 N. Barrios
- 16 I. A. Guaraz
- 19 T. Porra
- 21 I. Tapia
- 24 M. Duarte
- 79 M. Puig
- 9 G. Morales
Boca Juniors
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 25 A. Marchesin (G)
- 24 J. Barinaga (D)
- 40 L. Di Lollo (D)
- 32 A. Costa (D)
- 23 L. Blanco (D)
- 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda (M)
- 43 M. Delgado (M)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 8 Carlos Palacios (M)
- 9 M. Gimenez (F)
- 16 Miguel Merentiel (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Brey
- 4 J. Figal
- 17 L. Advincula
- 26 M. Pellegrino
- 19 A. Martegani
- 21 A. Herrera
- 22 K. Zenon
- 27 M. Braida
- 30 T. Belmonte
- 7 E. Zeballos
- 33 B. Aguirre
- 11 L. Janson
Timeline
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3' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardR. BarriosArgument
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7' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardLeandro ParedesArgument
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14' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardI. TapiaFoul
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14' Barracas Central Card · Red CardI. TapiaFoul
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19' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Bruera · On: S. Rosané -
20' Barracas Central Goal · Normal GoalR. Insúa · Assist: J. Candia -
45' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardCarlos PalaciosArgument
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46' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Alarcón · On: E. Zeballos -
48' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardJ. RuizFoul
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53' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalM. Giménez -
56' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalM. Giménez · Assist: J. Barinaga -
57' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: Carlos Palacios · On: Ander Herrera -
58' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Barinaga · On: L. Advíncula -
59' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardJ. CandiaFoul
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65' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Candia · On: T. Porra -
65' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Miloc · On: J. Morales -
66' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalMiguel Merentiel · Assist: E. Zeballos -
71' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Rak · On: Facundo Mater -
72' Barracas Central subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Barrios · On: N. Barrios -
76' Barracas Central Card · Yellow CardR. InsúaFoul
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77' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4Off: Miguel Merentiel · On: T. Belmonte -
90'+4 Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 5Off: Leandro Paredes · On: B. Aguirre
Match Stats
| Stat | Barracas Central | Boca Juniors |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 92% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 255 | 664 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 7 |
| xG | 0.20 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 185 | 612 |
| Shots Inside Box | 1 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early red card for Barracas Central in the 14th minute marked a significant turning point, giving Boca Juniors a numerical advantage for the rest of the match.
- ▸ Boca Juniors’ two goals within three minutes (53rd and 56th) by M. Giménez shifted the momentum decisively in their favor.