Boca Juniors vs Barcelona

Boca Juniors put on a commanding display at La Bombonera, sweeping aside Barcelona SC 3-0 in the CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage. The hosts barely flinched even after losing goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín to a knee injury in just the 9th minute — a concern for the medical staff, but no distraction for the team. Lautaro Di Lollo opened the scoring with a well-taken header in the 39th minute. A Boca goal was disallowed around the hour mark, but the pressure told regardless: Santiago Ascacíbar made it 2-0 with a composed finish on 81'. Substitute Ander Herrera then sealed a ruthless evening with a late third in stoppage time (90+3'). The win sends Boca Juniors to the top of Group D with a perfect six points from two games — fine form ahead of the weekend Superclásico against River Plate. Barcelona SC, already beaten by Cruzeiro in their opener, sit rooted to the bottom without a point and with serious work to do.