Boca Juniors arrived at La Bombonera with the mission to overturn the deficit suffered in Peru. Although they took the lead with an own goal from Alianza Lima, the veteran Hernán Barcos quickly appeared to regain the advantage in the global score and bring hope back to the Peruvians. At 40 years and 320 days old, Barcos became the second-oldest player to score against an Argentine team in Copa Libertadores history, surpassed only by the Brazilian Zé Roberto, who did so at 42 years old with Palmeiras.

The match at La Bombonera began with great excitement after Miguel Trauco's own goal, which made the Boca Juniors fans explode with joy. However, the celebration was short-lived as in the 62nd minute, Barcos appeared again to score a crucial goal for Alianza Lima, leveling the series and putting them ahead in the global score. With this goal, the Peruvians moved closer to qualification, putting pressure on Boca.

The atmosphere in the stadium intensified when a brawl broke out between players and coaching staff, leading to a flurry of yellow cards. Marcelo Saracchi and Miguel Merentiel were booked for Boca, while Pablo Lavandeira and Renzo Garcés received yellow cards for Alianza Lima. Despite the tension, the referee managed to control the situation, but the mood remained high as both teams desperately sought a victory.

In the 58th minute, Kevin Zenón equalized for Boca with a header off a rebound from the crossbar. This goal kept hope alive for Boca's fans, who celebrated enthusiastically, but there was still much to decide on the field. The 2-2 draw in the global score sent the match to extra time.

Penalties and Boca's elimination

The match was decided by a penalty shootout, where Alianza Lima showed more effectiveness. In a near-perfect series, the Peruvian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra stood out by saving the decisive penalty, which sent Alianza Lima through to the next round of the Copa Libertadores. Boca Juniors said goodbye to the competition, leaving behind a series full of emotions, controversies, and great saves.

This result meant a bitter elimination for Boca Juniors, who fought hard to turn the score around but failed to overcome the quality of Viscarra or the leadership of Barcos. Now, Alianza Lima moves on with their sights set on the next challenges of the Copa Libertadores, while Boca will need to analyze their performance and correct mistakes for future competitions.