The Xeneize advances over the Bag to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the continent’s premier competition. This update comes from GOAL’s coverage team, who kept a close eye on the drama in Montevideo and Buenos Aires alike.
On Wednesday night, at 9 o’clock, the Alberto J. Armando Stadium will host a pivotal clash as Boca Juniors faces Nacional in the return leg of their Libertadores Cup round of 16 duel for 2023. After a 0-0 stalemate in the first encounter in Montevideo, both sides are prepared to push hard to keep their hopes alive in the continental tournament.
Boca, content with the draw from across the border, understands the job isn’t complete and that the real test lies on home soil with the support of their fans. The arrival of Edinson Cavani—touted as the club’s marquee new signing in the winter market—adds an extra layer of excitement and expectation to the squad’s attacking options.
For their part, Nacional will travel to La Bombonera determined to strike and carry an advantage back to Uruguay. The Uruguayan side will need a faultless performance to erase the deficit and seize control of the tie in Buenos Aires, knowing any lapse could prove costly in this high-stakes environment.
GOAL provides the best from La Bombonera as the drama unfolds.
VIDEOS, GOALS AND SUMMARY
- Weigandt delivered the moment of truth for Boca with a decisive strike.
- Goal! Ramírez pounced on a rebound to level the score at 2-2 inside La Bombonera.
- Edinson Cavani read the play brilliantly, but his finish slipped narrowly wide.
- Barco faced some misfortune as a few passes found trouble in execution.
- Boca again struck early, hitting the target at the opening moments of play.
- Nicolás Figal stood firm and earned a yellow card in a hard-fought defensive display.
- National goal! Trezza equalized swiftly with a well-timed header.
- Mouth goal! Miguel Merendiel opened the scoring with a precise header reminiscent of his best form.
- The XI that confronted Almirón featured the return of Rojo and Cavani’s debut, a moment many fans had awaited.
- Marcos Rojo reclaimed leadership on the field and also donned the armband once again.
- Edinson Cavani’s debut is on the horizon, a moment to watch closely as the siege of pressure continues.
- Here’s how Nacional prepared to travel to La Bombonera for the decisive leg.