Match report

Velez Sarsfield Defeats Boca Juniors 2-1 in Liga Profesional Argentina

Velez Sarsfield
Velez Sarsfield
2–1
FT
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Feb 9, 2026

Velez Sarsfield emerged victorious over Boca Juniors in a thrilling match at the Liga Profesional Argentina. M. Pellegrini scored twice for Velez in the second half, securing their 2-1 win over the visitors. Despite a late goal from I. Zufiaurre, Boca Juniors couldn't manage an equalizer in a game that saw them make several substitutions in search of a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Velez Sarsfield 2–1 Boca Juniors
  • • Goals: M. Pellegrini (63', 66') for Velez Sarsfield; I. Zufiaurre (90') for Boca Juniors
  • • Yellow card: Leandro Paredes (47')
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes on both sides, including G. Gelini, Miguel Merentiel, J. Barinaga, K. Zenón for Boca Juniors; L. Robertone, D. Godoy, R. Aliendro, A. Veron for Velez Sarsfield

Lineups

Velez Sarsfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Montero (G)
  • 4 J. Garcia (D)
  • 2 E. Mammana (D)
  • 16 L. Magallan (D)
  • 3 E. Gomez (D)
  • 50 T. Andrada (M)
  • 5 C. Baeza (M)
  • 11 M. Pellegrini (M)
  • 10 D. Valdes (M)
  • 22 M. Lanzini (M)
  • 23 F. Monzon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 T. Marchiori
  • 32 T. Silvero
  • 6 A. Quiros
  • 49 D. Dominguez
  • 99 L. Cristaldo
  • 29 R. Aliendro
  • 8 L. Robertone
  • 35 M. Arias
  • 15 D. Godoy
  • 17 A. Veron
  • 20 F. Pizzini
  • 39 I. Machuca

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)
  • 18 M. Delgado (M)
  • 5 L. Paredes (M)
  • 37 G. Gelini (F)
  • 16 Miguel Merentiel (F)
  • 22 K. Zenon (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Brey
  • 23 M. Weigandt
  • 4 J. Figal
  • 26 M. Pellegrino
  • 27 M. Braida
  • 38 C. Rey Domenech
  • 30 T. Belmonte
  • 15 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
  • 36 T. Aranda
  • 41 I. Zufiaurre
  • 44 L. Flores
  • 29 Angel Romero

Timeline

  1. Boca Juniors
    46' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Gelini · On: I. Zufiaurre
  2. Boca Juniors
    47' Boca Juniors Card · Yellow Card
    Leandro Paredes
  3. Boca Juniors
    61' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Miguel Merentiel · On: Á. Romero
  4. Velez Sarsfield
    63' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pellegrini · Assist: D. Valdés
  5. Velez Sarsfield
    66' Velez Sarsfield Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pellegrini · Assist: D. Valdés
  6. Boca Juniors
    73' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Barinaga · On: M. Weigandt
  7. Boca Juniors
    73' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Zenón · On: T. Aranda
  8. Velez Sarsfield
    78' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pellegrini · On: L. Robertone
  9. Velez Sarsfield
    79' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Monzón · On: D. Godoy
  10. Velez Sarsfield
    83' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Baeza · On: R. Aliendro
  11. Velez Sarsfield
    84' Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Lanzini · On: A. Veron
  12. Velez Sarsfield
    90'+2 Velez Sarsfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Valdés · On: Aarón Quirós
  13. Boca Juniors
    90' Boca Juniors Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Zufiaurre · Assist: Leandro Paredes

Match Stats

Stat Velez Sarsfield Boca Juniors
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 471 466
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 392 376
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Velez Sarsfield took control of the game with quick back-to-back goals from M. Pellegrini in the 63rd and 66th minutes, putting the visitors on the back foot.
  • ▸ Boca Juniors had a late consolation goal from I. Zufiaurre, but it was too little, too late, as Velez Sarsfield managed to hold on for the victory.