The Cyclone stands out as one of a select few to have bested Boca Juniors in direct matchups and as the team that has covered the greatest distance in competitive play against them.
Mouth It is regarded as one of South America’s premier football clubs, not only because of its enduring record and the caliber of players who have worn the jersey across 117 years, but also due to its sweeping dominance over most rivals. Across the club’s long history, only a handful of opponents can claim they have truly challenged its supremacy. In one on one clashes, San Lorenzo tends to extend the field and stretch the play, creating a distinct tactical dynamic that often tests Boca’s defenses and responses.
The next section provides a comprehensive overview of the long history between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo, detailing all official matches recorded between the two clubs throughout the years.
HISTORY IN LOCAL TOURNAMENTS
The first meeting between Xeneize and Ciclón occurred in the 1915 First Division Championship, a match Boca won decisively by five goals to nil. Their most recent league encounter took place at La Bombonera in the 2021 Professional League Tournament, where Boca Juniors Reserve team defeated San Lorenzo, with goals from Gino Peruzzi and Néstor Ortigoza contributing to the scoreline.
In terms of assists, the amateur era saw Boca hold the advantage with 12 assists to San Lorenzo’s tally, resulting in nine Boca wins, one San Lorenzo win, and two draws. In the professional era, the teams have faced each other 188 times, with Boca boasting 65 wins, San Lorenzo 76, and 49 draws. It is worth noting that a match from the 1990 Apertura, played on December 14 at La Bombonera, was suspended at halftime following the death of a local fan; the AFA recorded both sides as losses for that fixture.
HISTORY IN LOCAL CUPS
Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo have met on four occasions in domestic cup competitions. San Lorenzo holds the majority of wins, having claimed titles in the first stage of the 1932 Beccar Varela Cup, the 1944 semi-final against Adrián Escobar, and the 2016 Argentine Super Cup. Boca Juniors, meanwhile, reached the other final against San Lorenzo in the 1946 British Competition Cup but did not secure the trophy.
HISTORY IN INTERNATIONAL CUPS
Boedo and La Ribera took their rivalry onto continental stages on two occasions: the 1999 Mercosur Group Stage and the 2004 South American Cup Round of 16. In the Mercosur group phase, wins went to Barcelona’s side, while in the 2004 tie the teams exchanged victories at home and Boca advanced on penalties after a dramatic second leg that showcased the electric atmosphere surrounding these matches.
GENERAL HISTORY
When tallying every competitive encounter between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo, the Cyclone enjoys a slight advantage of five matches in head-to-head play across the historical record, underscoring a long-standing balance of power between the two storied clubs.
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