Boca Juniors coach Fernando Gago understands the significance of the upcoming match against Alianza Lima in the Copa Libertadores, a must-win game for his team to stay alive in the competition.

Watch the Boca Juniors vs. Alianza Lima match live on beIN Sports this Tuesday, February 25 at 19:30 ET, 18:30 MT, 16:30 PT.

In light of this, the Argentine coach shared some words directed toward Boca fans following their recent victory over Aldosivi in the local league.

Fernando Gago's Message to Boca Fans

He also addressed the Boca supporters, who were upset with the team after the recent match: “To the fans, trust us, we will try to keep improving. There are moments when people express themselves, and it’s normal. This club is like that, and I know it quite well, especially from my time in the youth teams.”

"We have a final on Tuesday, and we will approach it as such. I assure you this team will give everything to achieve a positive result, with conviction and confidence about what it means to be in the Libertadores," he added.

Where to Watch Boca Juniors vs Alianza Lima

• Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2024
• Time: 19:30 ET / 18:30 MT / 16:30 PT
• Stadium: La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Where to Watch: beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT

Key Players in Boca vs. Alianza Lima

For Alianza Lima, Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garcés, and Erick Noriega will be essential. Their defensive solidity will be key to containing a Boca team looking to impose their game from the start.
For Boca, hopes are high for Edinson Cavani, who could make his return, and Miguel Merentiel, his attacking partner. Boca knows they must go all out to turn the series around.

Current Form of Both Teams

Alianza Lima enters the match with confidence after defeating Boca in the first leg and winning their last match against Juan Pablo II in the Torneo Apertura. In the Copa Libertadores, they remain unbeaten, having drawn and won against Nacional de Paraguay in Phase 1. In the domestic league, they have two wins and one loss.
Boca Juniors, on the other hand, still struggles to convince in 2025. In the Torneo Apertura, they have four wins, two draws, and one loss, with their inconsistency raising doubts.