Overview

• Velasco ended his 23-match goal drought and his first since October 2024 after arriving for over $10 million.
• His late finish from a Milton Giménez cross sealed a 3-0 win over Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza, giving Boca its first victory in 120 days.
• Manager Miguel Ángel Russo, who had started him regularly, dropped Velasco to the bench for the first time before bringing him on late in the game.
• Overcome with relief, the 23-year-old forward broke into tears as teammates including Rodrigo Battaglia rushed to embrace him.
• Minutes after the match, Velasco posted on Instagram expressing his happiness at both the team’s triumph and his milestone goal.