Overview

• Miguel Merentiel opened the scoring in the 9th minute and Edinson Cavani added a second in the 36th.
• The victory lifted Boca to third in Group A on 9 points, one behind Huracán on 10.
• Russo stressed the value of restoring home form in his third stint, noting he had not won at La Bombonera in this cycle.
• El Liberal reported that Paredes had decisive involvement in both goals, aligning with the coach’s post-match praise.
• Russo said Cavani snapped a scoring drought and emphasized ongoing, healthy competition among the No. 9s.