U. Catolica vs Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors got their Copa Libertadores 2026 campaign off to a winning start, edging U. Católica 1–2 at the Claro Arena in Santiago. Leandro Paredes set the tone with a trademark long-range strike in the 15th minute, silencing the home crowd with a goal that proved decisive. Adam Bareiro doubled the lead on 64 minutes, converting after Lautaro Blanco cut in cleverly from the left. The contest had its feisty edge — a Marcelo Weigandt foul in the 7th minute ignited pushing and heated exchanges from both sides. Keeper Leandro Brey then produced a crucial diving save in the 54th to protect the advantage. Juan Díaz gave U. Católica hope with an 82nd-minute goal after a Brey mistake, but Boca held firm through seven minutes of added time. Three points puts Boca Juniors top of Group D on matchday one and stretches their unbeaten run to ten games across all competitions. For U. Católica, the home defeat is a damaging start that leaves them needing results on the road to stay in contention.