Match report

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

Estudiantes L.P.
Estudiantes L.P.
2–1
FT
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Jan 29, 2026

Estudiantes L.P. stunned Boca Juniors with a 2-1 victory in the Liga Profesional Argentina, holding off a late charge by the visitors. S. Nunez and Leandro González Pirez put Estudiantes ahead early, while E. Zeballos scored for Boca Juniors in the second half. The win was crucial for Estudiantes as they tightened their grip on the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Estudiantes L.P. 2-1 Boca Juniors
  • • S. Nunez scored the first goal for Estudiantes at minute 28
  • • Leandro González Pirez extended the lead to 2-0 at minute 39
  • • E. Zeballos pulled one back for Boca Juniors at minute 81
  • • Leandro Paredes and G. Benedetti received yellow cards in the match

Lineups

Estudiantes L.P.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Iacovich (G)
  • 20 E. Meza (D)
  • 4 S. Nunez (D)
  • 14 L. Gonzalez Pirez (D)
  • 13 G. Benedetti (D)
  • 32 M. Amondarain (M)
  • 21 L. Piovi (M)
  • 29 Perez Fabricio (M)
  • 25 C. Medina (M)
  • 17 J. Burgos (M)
  • 9 G. Carrillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Borzone
  • 2 F. Rodriguez
  • 35 V. Pierani
  • 40 E. Mancuso
  • 8 Gabriel Neves
  • 22 A. Castro
  • 39 L. Cornejo
  • 11 F. Farias
  • 19 A. Gaich
  • 23 F. Dominguez
  • 27 L. Alario
  • 38 F. Basualdo

Boca Juniors

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Marchesin (G)
  • 24 J. Barinaga (D)
  • 2 L. Di Lollo (D)
  • 32 A. Costa (D)
  • 3 L. Blanco (D)
  • 30 T. Belmonte (M)
  • 5 L. Paredes (M)
  • 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda (M)
  • 22 K. Zenon (F)
  • 41 I. Zufiaurre (F)
  • 7 E. Zeballos (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Brey
  • 17 L. Blondel
  • 23 M. Weigandt
  • 4 J. Figal
  • 26 M. Pellegrino
  • 27 M. Braida
  • 18 M. Delgado
  • 21 A. Herrera
  • 19 A. Martegani
  • 36 T. Aranda
  • 37 G. Gelini
  • 16 L. Flores

Timeline

  1. Estudiantes L.P.
    28' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nunez · Assist: G. Benedetti
  2. Estudiantes L.P.
    39' Estudiantes L.P. Goal · Normal Goal
    Leandro González Pírez · Assist: J. Burgos
  3. Boca Juniors
    46' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Alarcón · On: Ander Herrera
  4. Boca Juniors
    54' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes
  5. Estudiantes L.P.
    71' Estudiantes L.P. Card · Yellow Card
    G. Benedetti
  6. Boca Juniors
    74' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Belmonte · On: G. Gelini
  7. Estudiantes L.P.
    75' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Burgos · On: F. Dominguez
  8. Boca Juniors
    81' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zeballos · Assist: G. Gelini
  9. Estudiantes L.P.
    82' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Piovi · On: A. Castro
  10. Estudiantes L.P.
    82' Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pérez Escudero · On: F. Farias
  11. Boca Juniors
    87' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Zenón · On: T. Aranda
  12. Estudiantes L.P.
    90'+1 Estudiantes L.P. subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristian Medina · On: G. Neves

Match Stats

Stat Estudiantes L.P. Boca Juniors
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 74% 86%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 232 455
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 171 390
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Estudiantes took the lead within the first 15 minutes, setting the tone for the match with S. Nunez's goal
  • ▸ Boca Juniors made a late push to equalize but could only manage one goal by E. Zeballos, which was not enough to overcome the deficit