Boca Juniors suffered a 1-0 defeat against Alianza Lima in their first leg of Copa Libertadores Phase 2. 

Argentine giants Boca Juniors got defeated 1-0 by Alianza Lima during the first leg of Copa Libertadores Phase 2 last night as Pablo Ceppelini scored the winning goal in the 4th minute of the game. 

Despite dominating the possession of the ball at 63%, Boca Juniors' chances were unsuccessful, resulting in an initially unexpected, but clear defeat with no big chances for the Argentines.

Defeat by Alianza

Supporters are left disappointed as Boca Juniors remains without an elimination match win in the Copa Libertadores since 2020, when they won against Racing in the quarterfinals.

Boca Juniors failed to create a genuine chance to score and are now faced with great pressure to advance in the Copa Libertadores.

What does Boca Juniors need to advance?

The Argentinian team now must secure a clear win in the second leg to advance to the group stage.

An early goal would aggregate the score and help deflate Alianza’s defense, demanding a balanced mix of tactics and clinical finishes from the team to secure the win.

By the final whistle, Boca must win by one goal in the aggregated score to push through the group stage and break their 4-year losing streak.

Next Game at La Bombonera

The next Boca Juniors vs. Alianza Lima match for the Copa Libertadores will take place on February 25, 2025, at Boca’s home stadium, La Bombonera. You can watch it live on beIN SPORTS.

The deafening noise from fan chants and the stadium’s steep structure create an intimidating atmosphere for opposing players. These factors make La Bombonera one of the most formidable stadiums in the world for away teams.

While Boca Juniors are under pressure to secure a win, Alianza Lima also face a daunting challenge as they take on the Argentine giants in their home fortress.