Boca Juniors faces the tough challenge of overturning a 1-0 defeat against Alianza Lima, a comeback attempt set to take place at the iconic La Bombonera. Fans can catch all the action live on beIN Sports.

Where to watch Boca Juniors vs. Alianza 

• Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2024
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. MT / 4:30 p.m. PT
• Venue: Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Where to Watch: beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT

What’s at Stake?

Alianza Lima aims to continue its international rise and deliver a decisive blow to a wounded Boca Juniors. A draw would be enough for the Peruvian side to advance to the third phase of the Copa Libertadores after their first-leg win. If successful, Alianza will at least secure a spot in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage.

For Boca, the Libertadores is an obsession. As the tournament’s second-most successful club with six titles, the Xeneizes return after a one-year absence. Trailing in the series, Fernando Gago’s squad must secure a victory to stay alive in the competition.

Key Players to Watch

For Alianza Lima, defenders Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garcés, and Erick Noriega will play crucial roles in holding off Boca’s attacking efforts.

On the other side, Boca’s hopes rest on Edinson Cavani—who could return from injury—and Miguel Merentiel, his attacking partner. The team must go all out from the first minute to turn the tie around.

Team Form

Alianza Lima enters the match with confidence after defeating Boca in the first leg and securing a 1-0 victory over Juan Pablo II in the Peruvian Apertura. The club remains unbeaten in the Copa Libertadores, having advanced past Nacional (Paraguay) in the first round with a win and a draw. Domestically, Alianza has two wins and one loss.

Boca Juniors, meanwhile, continues to struggle for consistency in 2025. In the Argentine Torneo Apertura, they have recorded four wins, two draws, and one loss, raising concerns about their form.

Last Meeting

In the first leg at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Alianza Lima stunned Boca with a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Pablo Ceppelini. Despite creating more chances, the Peruvian side failed to extend their lead, leaving the tie wide open for the decisive match at La Bombonera.