Did you see how Boca turned the tide against Racing? The Arruabarrena‑led side now juggles multiple routes to lock in a Libertadores ticket.
Boca Juniors sits at a critical juncture, eyeing a trophy and a guaranteed slot in the 2027 Copa Libertadores. The thrilling 3‑2 win over Racing Club at the Gigante de Arroyito not only booked a semifinal berth in the Copa Argentina, it also revived the Xeneize’s chances in a season still wide open.
Under Rodolfo Arruabarrena, the River Plate rivals are just two games from a direct passage in the nation’s most federal tournament. For my money, relying on a single path would be naïve; the club actually has four concrete routes to clinch an international berth after six historic titles.
Four paths Boca can take to qualify for the 2027 Copa Libertadores
Winning the 2026 Copa Argentina: after ousting the Academy, Boca will meet Banfield in the semis. A potential final could pit them against Atlético Tucumán, Estudiantes de La Plata or Platense.
Capturing the 2026 Clausura: the squad sits in the knockout‑round spots of Zone A. To turn the tide they must navigate four straight elimination rounds.
Securing the 2026 Copa Sudamericana: the Ribera side will face Vasco da Gama in the semifinals. Should they advance, the final opponent emerges from the clash of Atlético Mineiro and Montevideo City Torque.
Finishing in the top three of the annual table: the combined points of the Apertura and Clausura regular phases award direct places. Boca currently holds third, teetering on a narrow margin with six matches left.
With several competitions underway and a packed schedule, Vasco Arruabarrena ’s squad enters the season’s final stretch, relying on itself to meet the club’s historic demand and return to the international stage in 2027.
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