Match report

Boca Juniors Defeats Estudiantes L.P. 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P.
1–2
FT
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Nov 2, 2025

Boca Juniors triumphed over Estudiantes L.P. with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, showcasing strong resilience despite early setbacks. Goals from E. Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel sealed the win, while G. Neves' red card and Estudiantes' late penalty goal added to the drama.

Key Facts

  • • Boca Juniors secured the win with goals from E. Zeballos (49') and Miguel Merentiel (90'+1).
  • • Estudiantes L.P. scored through a penalty by E. Cetré (59').
  • • G. Neves received a red card (88').
  • • Both teams saw multiple substitutions, including Miguel Merentiel coming on for Boca Juniors.

Lineups

Estudiantes L.P.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 F. Muslera (G)
  • 4 R. Gomez (D)
  • 6 S. Nunez (D)
  • 2 F. Rodriguez (D)
  • 15 S. Arzamendia (D)
  • 5 S. Ascacibar (M)
  • 32 M. Amondarain (M)
  • 10 T. Palacios (M)
  • 25 C. Medina (M)
  • 18 E. Cetre (M)
  • 9 G. Carrillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 F. Iacovich
  • 20 E. Meza
  • 26 R. Funes Mori
  • 36 J. Pereyra
  • 7 J. Sosa
  • 8 Gabriel Neves
  • 17 J. Burgos
  • 21 L. Piovi
  • 22 A. Castro
  • 24 L. Suarez
  • 11 F. Farias
  • 29 Perez Fabricio

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)
  • 8 Carlos Palacios (M)
  • 30 T. Belmonte (M)
  • 43 M. Delgado (M)
  • 7 E. Zeballos (M)
  • 16 Miguel Merentiel (F)
  • 9 M. Gimenez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Brey
  • 4 J. Figal
  • 17 L. Advincula
  • 26 M. Pellegrino
  • 14 I. Miramon
  • 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
  • 19 A. Martegani
  • 21 A. Herrera
  • 22 K. Zenon
  • 27 M. Braida
  • 11 L. Janson
  • 33 B. Aguirre

Timeline

  1. Boca Juniors
    18' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    M. Giménez

    Foul

  2. Estudiantes L.P.
    20' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cetré

    Foul

  3. Boca Juniors
    45'+6 Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    Miguel Merentiel

    Argument

  4. Boca Juniors
    49' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zeballos · Assist: M. Giménez
  5. Estudiantes L.P.
    59' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Penalty
    E. Cetré
  6. Boca Juniors
    61' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Barinaga · On: L. Advíncula
  7. Estudiantes L.P.
    64' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Gómez · On: E. Meza
  8. Estudiantes L.P.
    64' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Amondarain · On: G. Neves
  9. Boca Juniors
    68' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Carlos Palacios · On: Ander Herrera
  10. Boca Juniors
    68' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Giménez · On: M. Braida
  11. Estudiantes L.P.
    88' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Red Card
    G. Neves

    Foul

  12. Estudiantes L.P.
    88' Estudiantes L.P. Var · Card upgrade
    G. Neves
  13. Estudiantes L.P.
    89' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Palacios · On: F. Pérez Escudero
  14. Boca Juniors
    90'+1 Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Zeballos · On: K. Zenón
  15. Estudiantes L.P.
    90' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Cetré · On: L. Piovi
  16. Boca Juniors
    90' Boca Juniors Goal · Penalty
    Miguel Merentiel

Match Stats

Stat Estudiantes L.P. Boca Juniors
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 416 314
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 2.31 2.14
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 354 245
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Zeballos' goal in the 49th minute put Boca Juniors ahead, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The dismissal of G. Neves in the 88th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Boca Juniors, allowing them to capitalize on a late penalty.