Match report
Boca Juniors 1-1 Independiente: A Draw in Liga Profesional Argentina
Boca Juniors
1–1
FT
Independiente
Apr 11, 2026
In a thrilling encounter, Boca Juniors held Independiente to a 1-1 draw in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Independiente took the lead early through M. Abaldo's goal, but Boca Juniors leveled the score in the second half with a penalty from M. Giménez. Both sides showcased determination and skill, leading to a well-deserved share of points.
Key Facts
- • Independiente scored first with M. Abaldo in the 9th minute, assisted by G. Avalos.
- • Boca Juniors equalized through M. Giménez with a penalty in the 45th minute.
- • M. Abaldo and G. Avalos both received yellow cards for Independiente.
- • Boca Juniors made several substitutions to maintain their offensive pressure.
- • Facundo Zabala was also shown a yellow card in the final minutes of the match.
Lineups
Boca Juniors
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 Agustin Marchesin (G)
- 24 Juan Barinaga (D)
- 4 Nicolás Figal (D)
- 26 Marco Pellegrino (D)
- 27 Malcom Braida (D)
- 38 Camilo Rey Domenech (M)
- 30 Tomás Belmonte (M)
- 21 Ander Herrera (M)
- 20 Alan Velasco (M)
- 29 Ángel Romero (F)
- 9 Milton Giménez (F)
Substitutes
- 16 Miguel Merentiel
- 28 Adam Bareiro
- 25 Santiago Ascacíbar
- 7 Exequiel Zeballos
- 18 Milton Delgado
- 3 Lautaro Blanco
- 15 Williams Alarcón
- 23 Marcelo Weigandt
- 36 Tomás Aranda
- 12 Leandro Brey
- 2 Lautaro Di Lollo
- 32 Ayrton Costa
Independiente
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 Rodrigo Rey (G)
- 4 Santiago Arias (D)
- 26 Kevin Lomónaco (D)
- 36 Sebastián Valdez (D)
- 22 Facundo Zabala (D)
- 16 Mateo Perez (M)
- 23 Iván Marcone (M)
- 28 Maximiliano Gutiérrez (M)
- 40 Ignacio Malcorra (M)
- 19 Matías Abaldo (M)
- 9 Gabriel Ávalos (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Juan Fedorco
- 43 Facundo Valdéz
- 6 Nicolás Freire
- 5 Rodrigo Fernández
- 34 Felipe Tempone
- 25 Ignacio Pussetto
- 11 Federico Mancuello
- 10 Luciano Cabral
- 8 Lautaro Millán
- 1 Joaquín Blázquez
- 3 Milton Valenzuela
- 29 Leonardo Godoy
Timeline
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9' Independiente Goal · Normal GoalM. Abaldo · Assist: G. Avalos
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35' Independiente Card · Yellow CardM. Abaldo
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45'+11 Boca Juniors Goal · PenaltyM. Giménez
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46' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 1Off: Á. Romero · On: Miguel Merentiel
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46' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Giménez · On: A. Bareiro
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69' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 3Off: Ander Herrera · On: E. Zeballos
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70' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Velasco · On: S. Ascacíbar
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74' Independiente subst · Substitution 1Off: Kevin Lomónaco · On: Juan Fedorco
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74' Boca Juniors subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Rey Domenech · On: M. Delgado
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76' Independiente Card · Yellow CardG. Avalos
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83' Independiente subst · Substitution 2Off: Sebastián Valdez · On: F. Valdez
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83' Independiente subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Perez · On: R. Fernández
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83' Independiente subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Malcorra · On: Nicolás Freire
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90'+3 Independiente Card · Yellow CardFacundo Zabala
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90' Independiente subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Avalos · On: F. Tempone
Match Stats
| Stat | Boca Juniors | Independiente |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 69% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 545 | 328 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 460 | 227 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by M. Abaldo for Independiente set the tone for a dominant start, but it was short-lived as Boca Juniors quickly responded.
- ▸ M. Giménez's penalty in the second half was a crucial turning point, bringing the score level and restoring confidence to Boca Juniors' players.