Overview
- Racing opened the scoring through Santiago Solari before Milton Giménez nodded in a late equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw at La Bombonera.
- Boca extended its winless streak to 12 matches, the longest in club history, deepening scrutiny of coach Miguel Ángel Russo’s tenure.
- Marcos Rojo’s transfer to Racing was ruled ineligible for the Torneo Clausura due to the July 24 registration deadline, though he remains available for Copa Libertadores and Copa Argentina fixtures.
- Racing remain inconsistent in the Clausura, drawing confidence from their first Copa Argentina quarterfinal in a decade and an approaching Copa Libertadores Round of 16 tie.
- Supporters booed Edinson Cavani after a missed chance and offered only muted applause for Miguel Merentiel, underscoring the volatility of fan support.