No goals were scored! Boca Juniors and Racing Club faced off at La Bombonera but ended up sharing the points in a goalless draw on the sixth matchday of the Apertura.
Marco Di Césare emerged as the standout player of the match. The Racing Club defender played a crucial role by clearing two significant threats from his area.
Milton Delgado also shone on the pitch. The Boca Juniors midfielder completed 24 successful passes and made six crucial interceptions, helping his team retain possession.
Boca Juniors’ coach, Claudio Úbeda, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Agustín Marchesín in goal; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco in defense; Williams Alarcón, Santiago Ascacíbar, Milton Delgado, and Tomás Belmonte in midfield; along with Miguel Ángel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Racing Club, managed by Gustavo Costas, took a 4-3-3 approach with Facundo Cambeses guarding the net; Ezequiel Cannavó, Marco Di Césare, Marcos Rojo, and Gabriel Rojas in defense; Baltasar Rodríguez, Santiago Sosa, and Matko Miljevic in midfield; and Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Tomás Conechny up front.
The match referee, Leandro Rey Hilfer, was in charge of officiating this encounter held at La Bombonera.
Looking ahead, Boca Juniors will visit Lanús in their next match, while Racing Club will host Independiente Riv. (M).
Substitutions for Boca Juniors
62’ 2H – Williams Alarcón was replaced by Gonzalo Gelini
78’ 2H – Edinson Cavani was substituted for Iker Zufiaurre, and Tomás Belmonte came off for Tomás Aranda
Yellow Cards for Boca Juniors:
18’ 1H – Ayrton Costa (arguing with an opponent) and 46’ 1H – Williams Alarcón (unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Racing Club
45’ 2H – Marcos Rojo was substituted for Franco Pardo
60’ 2H – Matko Miljevic was replaced by Matías Zaracho
61’ 2H – Tomás Conechny came off for Adrián Fernández, and Miguel Ángel Merentiel was substituted for Ángel Romero
66’ 2H – Baltasar Rodríguez was replaced by Bruno Zuculini
89’ 2H – Santiago Solari was substituted for Duván Vergara
Yellow Cards for Racing Club:
12’ 1H – Santiago Sosa (unsporting behavior), 18’ 1H – Matko Miljevic (arguing with an opponent), 42’ 1H – Adrián Martínez (unsporting behavior), 29’ 2H – Franco Pardo (unsporting behavior), and 42’ 2H – Marco Di Césare (unsporting behavior)