GOLAZONEWSBoca Juniors Edge River Plate 1-0, Qualify for Copa Libertadores 2027
- Boca Juniors defeated River Plate 1-0 in a tense classic on Sunday.
- Lautaro Di Lollo scored the winning goal with a header in the 27th minute.
- The victory secured Boca Juniors a spot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores via the annual table.
Boca Juniors emerged victorious in a tense Superclásico against River Plate, securing a 1-0 win at La Bombonera on Sunday. The match, part of the 15th round of the Clausura Tournament, saw Lautaro Di Lollo net the decisive goal with a header in the 27th minute. The encounter was marked by high intensity, including two expulsions.
This crucial victory propelled Boca Juniors to 30 points in Group A of the Clausura. More significantly, it guaranteed the club a place in the Copa Libertadores 2027, achieved by securing a position among the top three teams in the annual table. Argentine football regulations allocate three qualification spots for the Libertadores based on this classification. The Argentine Championship itself has recently undergone a format change, now featuring 30 teams, a knockout stage, and three champions.