Overview
- Boca overturned a 1-0 deficit with a second‑half brace from Milton Giménez and a goal by Miguel Merentiel to win the postponed Fecha 12 match 3-1.
- Barracas led despite an early, disputed red card to Iván Tapia, with Rodrigo Insúa scoring from long range before the interval.
- Leandro Paredes received his fifth yellow card and will miss the next league game at Estudiantes through suspension, remaining eligible for the Superclásico.
- The victory moved Boca to 53 points and second in the Tabla Anual, pushing River to third on 52 as continental berths remain in play.
- The result brought the Clausura schedule level; Boca sits third in Zone A, with injuries to Rodrigo Battaglia prompting starts for Milton Delgado and Williams Alarcón and a pivotal run‑in ahead.