Xeneize could not topple a Lanús side that failed to clinch the entire League Cup title. Palmeiras, meanwhile, has their own narrative unfolding on the horizon.
Recent form is a concern for Lanús, with just one win in their last eight outings. The current standings hint at trouble, yet the victory over Boca Juniors carried more weight than a simple three points. It boosted Lanús’ Copa Libertadores campaign and reinforced the belief that they can push into the semi finals, while also strengthening their bid for a place in the top zones of the league table.
Almirón did not send his strongest XI to the Bombonera, but he trusted a core that could start in Thursday’s clash with Palmeiras. The lineup hinted at balance rather than a full-strength blitz, yet it left room for experimentation and growth as the season advances.
There were bright moments too. Lucas Janson found the net early against Granate, showing the striker’s instinct for finding angles and finishing under pressure. Changuito Zeballos, coming back from a string of injuries, is stepping into bigger responsibilities at Xeneize and contributing with glimpses of the form that made him a fan favorite. The team, though, still shows hesitancy in several phases of play, signaling room for improvement in cohesion and tempo.
In the first half, Pol Fernández had an uneven night. The captain was off his usual rhythm, and Lanús looked to miss the triangulations that should have linked the defense to the midfield and attack. There were moments when the passing lanes felt unsafe, inadvertently exposing teammates and inviting sharper pressure from the visitors.
For Lanús, the draw holds value. Even without a win, securing a point at the Bombonera and combining efforts between Pepo de la Vega and Leandro Díaz after Lautaro Acosta’s injury offered a constructive mood heading into a classic pairing with Banfield.
GOAL brings you the best of La Bombonera.
OBJECTIVES, SUMMARY AND VIDEOS
Pepo’s late-game miss stands out, a reminder that chances come with urgency and precision. The moment underscored how one decisive moment can shift momentum and affect a team’s confidence in subsequent fixtures.
Chiquito Romero nearly unsettled the home side, but Granate could not convert in that stretch, leaving the scoreboard in the visitors’ favor only briefly before the clock ran down.
Lanús’ draw owes a debt to Leandro Díaz’s late intervention, a reminder of how a single moment of quality can rescue a point from a difficult venue.
Romero’s save helped Boca avoid a late, maroon-tinted result, preserving the balance as the match remained tight heading into the closing stages.
Boca claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to Janson’s finish, a moment that reflected the team’s resilience and ability to convert chances when it mattered most.
In a phase where the tempo was modest, Marcos Rojo and Leandro Díaz were notable as they warmed to the task, signaling readiness as both teams navigated the flow of the contest.
Aguerre’s miscue nearly altered the frame of the game, a reminder that goalkeeper errors can redefine a match’s arc. Fabra appeared to injure his shoulder but recovered shortly after, showing the physical toll of a game played at high intensity.