Match report
Boca Juniors Defeats Newells Old Boys 2-0 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Boca Juniors
2–0
FT
Newells Old Boys
Feb 1, 2026
Boca Juniors demonstrated their dominance as they secured a 2-0 victory over Newells Old Boys in a crucial Liga Profesional Argentina match. The goal scorers for Boca were L. Blanco and Leandro Paredes, who capitalized on the early lead and a decisive penalty. Newells Old Boys struggled with discipline, accumulating several yellow cards, which hindered their momentum throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • L. Blanco scored the first goal for Boca Juniors at the 40th minute, assisted by E. Zeballos.
- • Leandro Paredes converted a penalty to double Boca Juniors' lead at the 56th minute.
- • Newells Old Boys received three yellow cards in the first 28 minutes, impacting their ability to maintain pressure.
- • Boca Juniors also received three yellow cards during the game, but managed to maintain their lead.
Lineups
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)
- 25 S. Ascacibar (M)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 21 A. Herrera (M)
- 37 G. Gelini (F)
- 41 I. Zufiaurre (F)
- 7 E. Zeballos (F)
Substitutes
- 12 L. Brey
- 23 M. Weigandt
- 4 J. Figal
- 26 M. Pellegrino
- 27 M. Braida
- 18 M. Delgado
- 30 T. Belmonte
- 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
- 22 K. Zenon
- 19 A. Martegani
- 36 T. Aranda
- 29 Angel Romero
Newells Old Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 G. Arias (G)
- 14 A. Mendez (D)
- 15 S. Salcedo (D)
- 23 N. Goitea (D)
- 3 M. Luciano (D)
- 26 R. Herrera (M)
- 19 J. Gomez (M)
- 20 F. Guch (M)
- 33 W. Nunez (M)
- 27 L. Herrera (M)
- 13 M. Coccaro (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Barlasina
- 6 J. Mosquera
- 24 G. Risso
- 28 J. Russo
- 5 L. Regiardo
- 8 D. Sotelo
- 10 V. Acuna
- 29 M. Esponda
- 9 M. Hoyos
- 17 F. Garcia
- 99 I. Ramirez
Timeline
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14' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardJ. Gomez Mattar
Foul
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19' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardR. Herrera
Foul
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28' Newells Old Boys Card · Yellow CardM. Luciano
Foul
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36' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardI. Zufiaurre
Foul
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40' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal GoalL. Blanco · Assist: E. Zeballos
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45'+2 Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardLautaro Di Lollo
Foul
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Nunez · On: D. Sotelo
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46' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gomez Mattar · On: M. Hoyos
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53' Boca Juniors Var · Penalty confirmedÁ. Romero
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56' Boca Juniors Goal · PenaltyLeandro Paredes
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64' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow CardS. Ascacíbar
Foul
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67' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Guch · On: F. Garcia
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71' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: Ander Herrera · On: M. Delgado
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71' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Gelini · On: K. Zenón
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71' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Coccaro · On: I. Ramirez
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79' Newells Old Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Herrera · On: V. Acuña
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87' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4Off: Leandro Paredes · On: T. Belmonte
Match Stats
| Stat | Boca Juniors | Newells Old Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 23 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 6 |
| Corners | 2 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 319 | 197 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Boca Juniors capitalized on Newells Old Boys' early disciplinary issues to take the lead through L. Blanco's goal in the 40th minute.
- ▸ The second goal, a penalty conversion by Leandro Paredes, in the 56th minute, was a decisive turning point that effectively secured the victory for Boca Juniors.