Overview
- The AFA Tribunal of Discipline ruled on Sept. 22 that Boca’s on-field win stands and imposed only a financial penalty after finding the sixth foreign player did not enter the match.
- Vélez filed a formal appeal to the Tribunal of Apelaciones and on Sept. 24 requested an urgent provisional measure to halt the Boca–Racing quarterfinal set for Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Gigante de Arroyito.
- At the center of the legal fight is whether the rule breach occurs when the match sheet is signed (Vélez’s claim) or only if an ineligible player actually takes the field (the Tribunal of Discipline’s reasoning under article 18).
- Tribunal president Fernando Mitjans defended the fine as proportionate, citing precedent and the sixth player’s non‑participation, while Vélez leaders say a monetary sanction does not repair the sporting harm and have signaled a possible appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- If the Tribunal of Apelaciones grants the provisional suspension the quarterfinal will be postponed, and a decision against Vélez could prompt further legal steps that would affect the Copa Argentina calendar and club preparations.