Boca Juniors, guided by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, is racing toward the season’s climax, desperate to lift a trophy and lock in a 2027 Copa Libertadores berth. The Xeneize now holds four possible routes back to continental competition.
A 3‑2 victory over Racing thrust the River Plate side into the Copa Argentina semifinals, leaving them just two matches from a coveted CONMEBOL slot. Still, three alternative avenues remain to reclaim the tournament they’ve won six times.
- Winning the 2026 Copa Argentina: After the comeback versus Racing, Boca entered the semis where Banfield awaits. A possible final could feature Atlético Tucumán, Estudiantes de La Plata or Platense.
- Clinching the 2026 Torneo Clausura: The Xeneize sits in the knockout‑round qualifiers of Zone A. Securing passage and then surviving four elimination rounds would kill two birds with one stone. In my view, clinching the Clausura would be the smartest shortcut.
- Lifting the 2026 Copa Sudamericana: Arruabarrena’s men will meet Vasco da Gama in the semifinals and, if they progress, could clash with Atlético Mineiro or Montevideo City Torque in the grand finale.
- Finishing in the Top 3 of the Annual Table: The three best cumulative points from the Apertura and Clausura regular phases earn 2027 Libertadores spots. Boca currently sits third, barely, with six games left.
- Boca Juniors beat Racing 3‑2 to reach the Copa Argentina semifinals.
- Copa Libertadores 2027: Boca has four possible routes to qualify.
- Vasco da Gama will face Boca in the 2026 Sudamericana semifinals. Can Boca seize the chance and book its 2027 Libertadores ticket?