Boca Juniors still breathes life into every competition this half‑season, and the Sudamericana looms as a top prize. The Rodolfo Arruabarrena squad sits three games away from another international trophy and now gears up for a showdown with Vasco da Gama for a final‑four spot.
For this tie, the Rio club has just bolstered its roster by snapping up Alan Lescano from Argentinos Juniors. The attacking midfielder arrived for a reported $9 million fee, bonuses included.
The encounter carries extra spice because Lescano was one of the names Riquelme tried to bring to Boca in recent transfer windows. He’ll now be on the opposite sideline, fighting for a place in the Barranquilla final.
Lescano already made his debut for Vasco, featuring in two matches and even netting his first goal – a penalty in the rout of Coritiba.
Lescano is the sole recent Boca‑linked player now wearing Vasco colors. In my view, his presence could tip the balance in Brazil. Marino Hinestroza, the Colombian winger who almost joined Boca from Atlético Nacional, also chose a move to Rio instead.
When are the Boca vs. Vasco da Gama matches
- FIRST LEG – Tuesday, October 13 at 21:30 – La Bombonera
- SECOND LEG – Tuesday, October 20 at 21:30 – Brazil, venue to be confirmed
- Alan Lescano has been registered by Vasco da Gama for the Copa Sudamericana.
- The transfer from Argentinos Juniors cost $9 million.
- Boca will face Vasco da Gama on October 13 and October 20. Will the Xeneize lift the Sudamericana trophy this season?