Atlético Mineiro secured its place, using the Brazil edge to eliminate Montevideo City Torque and confirming Boca‘s opponent for the Copa Sudamericana.
The Uruguayans struck twice late, Kevin Silva and Gary Kagelmacher scoring, but the 2‑0 win wasn’t enough to erase the 0‑3 loss in Belo Horizonte.
The Galo will clash with the Xeneize on Saturday, 21 November, at Barranquilla’s Metropolitano Stadium, battling for the continental crown.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez has guided a side that reached back‑to‑back continental finals, falling to Botafogo in the 2024 Libertadores and to Lanús in the 2025 Sudamericana. For my money, Domínguez’s experience gives Boca a real shot.