Boca Juniors and Platense faced off in a tense match that ended in a 0-0 draw during the fifth round of the Campeonato at La Bombonera, part of Zone A. The match kicked off at 19:30 local time, with Sebastián Zunino officiating.
Leandro Paredes captained Boca Juniors, while Ignacio Vázquez led Platense. Boca’s starting lineup featured Agustín Marchesín as goalkeeper, supported by players such as Lautaro Di Lollo and Miguel Ángel Merentiel. The substitutes included notable names like Edinson Cavani. On the other side, Platense had Matías Borgogno in goal and notable contributors like Franco Zapiola and Guido Mainero.
Fans were able to watch the match live on ESPN Premium by subscribing to the Pack Fútbol, with various channel options available across different cable providers.
The match was significant for both teams, with Boca Juniors striving to improve their home performance, having won both of their home games this tournament while struggling in away matches. Meanwhile, Platense, despite a recent loss to Independiente, had a promising start to their season with a new venture into the Copa Libertadores on the horizon.
Historically, Platense has not won against Boca at La Bombonera since 1998, which added even more pressure on the visitors. Boca is currently positioned sixth in Zone A with six points, while Platense held fifth place with seven points.
In the buildup to the match, there were discussions surrounding Adam Bareiro, a Paraguayan striker who expressed his focus on current commitments while Boca reportedly had shown interest in acquiring him.
Overall, the clash lived up to expectations in terms of anticipation, though both teams were unable to secure a victory, leaving fans hopeful for better performances in upcoming matches.