The Xeneize prepare for a demanding year as Hugo Ibarra takes the helm again, aiming to reaffirm domestic dominance and chase the long-awaited seventh league title.
2022 offered Boca Juniors a season worth recalling, with a strong showing in the Copa de la Liga Profesional during the first half and a dramatic finish in the league second half. Yet the club faced frustration in the Libertadores, bowing out on penalties to Corinthians in the round of 16. As 2023 begins, the team readies for a challenging campaign under Ibarra and a pivotal year in which Juan Román Román Riquelme presents his project to the fans and the board at year’s end.
FRIENDLY
The calendar opens with an international triangular tournament in San Juan, followed by a lengthy trip to Abu Dhabi where Boca will take on Racing in the Argentine Super Cup. Racing has proven to be a tough adversary, even besting Boca in the Campeones Trophy, signaling a demanding start to the season ahead.
PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
In contrast to the previous season, the league schedule for 2023 stretches across the early months with 27 fixtures distributed across the year. The opener is set for Sunday, January 29 at 9:30 p.m. at La Bombonera against Atlético Tucumán, with a quick follow up on Sunday, February 5 at 7:15 p.m. against Central Córdoba. The fixtures promise a steady barrage of regional rivalries and key tests for the squad as it builds momentum toward the midseason peak.
Among the fixtures, the most anticipated clash remains the Superclásico against River Plate, originally planned for date 15 at the Monumental. The closing phase of the campaign mirrors the opening in a bid to finish with vigor: Boca will host Newell’s in the 26th round before heading to Avellaneda for the season finale against Independiente.
LIBERATORS CUP
The dream of lifting the seventh continental crown remains front and center. The group stage is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 5, with the draw determining the precise opponents at the end of March. Boca is seeded, with 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The path to a deep run includes two matches in April, two in May, and two in June, each a step toward a potential knockout phase and a title bid that would echo across the continent.
ARGENTINE CUP
The Argentina Cup sets a clear schedule, even without an exact round of 32 date. The draw on November 3 established Olimpo de Bahía Blanca as Boca’s initial foe, while a potential showdown with River Plate looms in the quarterfinals should the brackets align that way. The cup provides another avenue for silverware and a chance to sustain momentum across all competitions.
THE MOUTH CALENDAR
For fans, the coming year promises a blend of domestic battles and international forays, all shaped by the leadership of the club and the strategic choices that will unfold as the season progresses. The calendar is built to maximize competitive opportunities, while the club continues to balance development of younger players with the ongoing quest for success in every competition.
At every turn, Boca Juniors will aim to convert promise into results, using early-season fixtures to set the tone and late-season showdowns to reaffirm its claim as one of South America’s premier football clubs. The path toward trophies in 2023 remains clear, with belief in the squad’s depth, the tactical acumen of the coaching staff, and the unwavering support of the fans guiding the way forward.
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