During the early years of the new millennium, Boca Juniors rose to prominence on the continental stage with a string of impressive victories. Led by the legendary Carlos Bianchi and the creative playmaker Juan Román Riquelme, the club secured Libertadores glory in 2000, 2001, 2003, and again in 2007, adding to a historic haul that already included titles from 1977 and 1978. As the calendar turned a decade and a half since their last continental triumph, the club framed the 2022 Libertadores campaign as a defining mission—a chance to reclaim that elevated status in South American club football and write a fresh chapter in the Boca Juniors saga.
All Groups of the Libertadores 2022
SETTINGS AND RESULTS
In Group E, the Xeneizes faced a demanding lineup that included Corinthians, Deportivo Cali, and Always Ready. The schedule demanded journeys across Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia, testing the team’s resilience on different soils and under varying pressures. The opening match set a challenging tone: a tough away day against Verdiblanco ended in a 2-0 defeat, underscoring the realities of competing at this level. The response came at La Bombonera, where the home crowd witnessed a determined reply with a win against Always Ready that reignited belief and momentum for the rest of the group stage. The third match brought a setback in São Paulo, as Corinthians prevailed, complicating Boca’s path to the knockout rounds. Yet the task remained clear: win the remaining home fixtures to put the campaign back on solid ground and create a viable route to qualification.
DATE 1: Tuesday 04/05/2022 Deportivo Cali 2-0 Boca
DATE 2: Tuesday 04/12/2022 | Boca 2-0 Always ready
DATE 3: Tuesday 26-04-2022 | Corinthians 2-0 Boca
DATE 4: Wednesday 05/04/2022 | 21:00 | AlwaysReady vs. Mouth
DATE 5: Tuesday 17/05/2022 | 21:30 | mouth vs Corinthians
DATE 6: Thursday 26-05-2022 | 21:00 | mouth vs Deportivo Cali
POSITION TABLE
| TEAM | pjs | PTSD | target difference |
| Corinthians | 3 | 6 | a |
| Deportivo Cali | 3 | 4 | a |
| always ready | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Mouth | 3 | 3 | -two |
Notes from the campaign reflect the persistent effort and strategic adjustments employed by the squad as the group stage unfolded. While the results varied from match to match, the club maintained a steady focus on building a balanced approach—combining disciplined defense, quick transitions, and a willingness to press in the opponent’s half. The narrative of the group stage in 2022 thus became a study in perseverance, tactical depth, and the pursuit of qualification through consistent performances on the road and at home. The journey also highlighted the importance of leadership, experience, and collective resilience when facing a diverse set of continental contenders.
Source: Goal