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Copa Libertadores
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Round 1
Universidad Católica
Home
⚽ J. I. Díaz 83'
1 : 2
FT
HT 0 – 1
Boca Juniors
Away
⚽ L. Paredes 16' ⚽ A. Bareiro 65'
Gustavo Tejera
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📍 Match Details
Competition Copa Libertadores
Stage Round 1
Date Wed 8 Apr 2026, 01:30
Result 1 – 2 (HT 0–1)
🟨 Referee
Gustavo Tejera
Uruguay
Ball Possession
45%Universida — Boca Junio55%
🎯 Shots
10
Total Shots
7
3
Shots on Target
4
⚡ Attack
0
Offsides
2
🟨 Discipline
13
Fouls
12
12
Free Kicks
13
4
Yellow Cards
2
🧤 Goalkeeping
5
Goal Kicks
12
17
Throw-ins
13
Universidad Ca 4-1-4-1
vs
4-1-3-2 Boca Juniors
1
Bernedo
2
González
19
Ampuero
26
Díaz
3
Mena
20
Valencia
11
Montes
17
Medel
15
Cuevas
7
Giani
9
Zampedri
12
Brey
23
Weigandt
2
Lollo
32
Costa
3
Blanco
5
Paredes
25
Ascacíbar
18
Delgado
36
Aranda
28
Bareiro
16
Merentiel
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⚖ Referee
Gustavo Tejera Uruguay
⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME
90'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
T. Aranda is part of a change for Boca Juniors at 90'. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
90'
Substitution — Universidad Católica
D. González is part of a change for Universidad Católica at 90'. Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. xG: Universidad Católica 1.39 – 0.00 Boca Juniors. Possession: Universidad Católica 45% – 55% Boca Juniors · Shots: 10 – 7 · On Target: 3 – 4 · Corners: 6 – 2 · Fouls: 13 – 12 · Offsides: 0 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 4 – 2 · Throw-ins: 17 – 13 · Free Kicks: 12 – 13.
88'
Substitution — Universidad Católica
J. Valencia is part of a change for Universidad Católica at 88'. Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
88'
Substitution — Universidad Católica
C. Cuevas is part of a change for Universidad Católica at 88'. Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
83'
GOAL! J. I. Díaz
The net ripples! J. I. Díaz guides it into the bottom left corner in the 83' to make it 1–2. Boca Juniors lead 1–2. A vital goal with time running out.
77'
Yellow Card — C. Cuevas
C. Cuevas gets the man but not the ball — the referee awards the free kick and picks up a booking in the 77'. Universidad Católica now have 4 yellow cards — dangerously close to further punishment.
76'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
A. Bareiro is part of a change for Boca Juniors at 76'. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
76'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
M. Weigandt is part of a change for Boca Juniors at 76'. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Universidad Católica are pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. Shot count: Universidad Católica 10 (on target: 3) vs Boca Juniors 7 (on target: 4).
70'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
M. Merentiel is part of a change for Boca Juniors at 70'. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Boca Juniors are now pinning the opposition into their own half, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 0.33 in this window.
68'
💬
Shot Quality Analysis
Universidad Católica are accumulating a dangerous xG tally from their attacking moves — cumulative xG of 1.39 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.
65'
GOAL! A. Bareiro
What a moment! A. Bareiro drives it in from close range in the 65' to make it 0–2. Great assist from L. Blanco. Boca Juniors lead 0–2.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
Universidad Católica have won 6 corners to Boca Juniors's 2 — a real aerial threat from set pieces. Shot count: Universidad Católica 10 (on target: 3) vs Boca Juniors 7 (on target: 4).
56'
Substitution — Universidad Católica
C. Montes is part of a change for Universidad Católica at 56'. Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Universidad Católica are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 7.33 in this window.
52'
Yellow Card — F. Zuqui
F. Zuqui gets the man but not the ball — the referee awards the free kick and picks up a booking in the 52'. Universidad Católica now have 3 yellow cards — dangerously close to further punishment.
52'
💬
Average Positions — Real-Time Shape
Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape. Both teams are operating in a similar shape — this is an evenly-contested battle.
46'
Substitution — Universidad Católica
G. Medel is part of a change for Universidad Católica at 46'. Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape based on spatial data.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
Universidad Católica are dominating the territorial battle right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. Shot count: Universidad Católica 10 (on target: 3) vs Boca Juniors 7 (on target: 4).
45'
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Universidad Católica 45% – 55% Boca Juniors · Shots: 10 – 7 · On Target: 3 – 4 · Corners: 6 – 2 · Fouls: 13 – 12 · Offsides: 0 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 4 – 2.
40'
💬
xG Snapshot
Expected goals from the shotmap: Universidad Católica 1.39 – 0.00 Boca Juniors. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.
39'
Yellow Card — L. Blanco
L. Blanco tugs the shirt and the referee spots it immediately and picks up a booking in the 39'. L. Blanco will need to manage his game carefully from here.
32'
Yellow Card — J. Valencia
J. Valencia is caught out and concedes the free kick and picks up a booking in the 32'. J. Valencia will need to manage his game carefully from here.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Universidad Católica 13 vs Boca Juniors 12. Shot count: Universidad Católica 10 (on target: 3) vs Boca Juniors 7 (on target: 4).
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Universidad Católica are now pinning the opposition into their own half, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 7.10 in this window.
16'
GOAL! L. Paredes — The Lead!
The stadium erupts! L. Paredes turns his man and dispatches with his weaker foot in the 16' to make it 0–1. Boca Juniors lead 0–1.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
Shot count: Universidad Católica 10 (on target: 3) vs Boca Juniors 7 (on target: 4). A feisty contest — 25 fouls in total, Universidad Católica 13 vs Boca Juniors 12.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Boca Juniors are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 7.90 in this window.
10'
Yellow Card — L. Paredes
L. Paredes gets the man but not the ball — the referee awards the free kick and picks up a booking in the 10'. L. Paredes will need to manage his game carefully from here.
10'
Yellow Card — F. Zampedri
F. Zampedri clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 10'. F. Zampedri will need to manage his game carefully from here.
Kick Off — Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Universidad Católica are operating in a compact mid-block shape. Boca Juniors are operating in a compact mid-block shape. early possession split: Universidad Católica 45% – 55% Boca Juniors.
Universida
MIN
Boca Junio
10'
L. Paredes Yellow Card
F. Zampedri Yellow Card
10'
16'
L. Paredes Goal
L. Paredes GOAL
J. Valencia Yellow Card
32'
39'
L. Blanco Yellow Card
⏸ Half Time
G. Medel
Substitution
46'
F. Zuqui Yellow Card
52'
C. Montes
Substitution
56'
65'
Assist: L. Blanco A. Bareiro Goal
M. Delgado Pass
A. Bareiro Pass
S. Ascacíbar Pass
T. Aranda Ball-movement
T. Aranda Pass
L. Blanco ASSIST
A. Bareiro GOAL
70'
M. Merentiel
Substitution
76'
A. Bareiro
Substitution
76'
M. Weigandt
Substitution
C. Cuevas Yellow Card
77'
J. I. Díaz Goal
83'
J. Giani Save
J. I. Díaz GOAL
J. Valencia
Substitution
88'
C. Cuevas
Substitution
88'
90'
T. Aranda
Substitution
D. González
Substitution
90'
Boca Juniors 46 players
#
Player
Rtg
90'
⚽ 1G xG 0.04 1 shot 90% pass
8.9
90'
95% pass
7.5
90'
96% pass
7.3
76'
⚽ 1G xG 0.42 2 shots 73% pass
7.3
90'
⚽ 1G xG 0.28 1 shot 88% pass
7.0
56'
91% pass
7.0
88'
xG 0.06 2 shots 79% pass
6.9
90'
62% pass
6.9
76'
75% pass
6.9
90'
78% pass
6.8
89'
82% pass
6.8
90'
xG 0.03 1 shot 84% pass
6.8
90'
xG 0.06 1 shot 85% pass
6.8
90'
👥 1A 84% pass
6.7
9'
xG 0.01 1 shot 75% pass
6.6
90'
93% pass
6.6
45'
85% pass
6.4
88'
82% pass
6.4
90'
xG 0.15 2 shots 100% pass
6.4
34'
79% pass
6.4
9'
100% pass
6.4
70'
91% pass
6.4
45'
88% pass
6.3
20'
81% pass
6.3
14'
100% pass
6.3
90'
xG 0.11 2 shots 88% pass
6.2
14'
33% pass
6.2
90'
xG 0.30 1 shot 67% pass
6.1
89'
xG 0.04 1 shot 91% pass
6.1
1'
1'
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Universida
Boca Junio
⚽16'⚽65'⚽83' 0' HT FT
Universidad Press
56%
Boca Juniors Press
44%
📈 Universidad Católica controlled the tempo for most of this match, maintaining a 56% share of the pressure index across 92 data points.
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Boca Juniors 1-2 Universidad Católica | Copa Libertadores result

Copa Libertadores · Matchweek 1 · 8 April 2026

Boca Juniors got the job done against Universidad Católica in Copa Libertadores. The final score of 1-2 — the teams were level 0-1 at the interval — reflects a match decided by fine margins.

Tactically: Universidad Católica set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, with Boca Juniors opting for a 4-1-3-2.

L. Paredes drew first blood in the 16' for Boca Juniors. A. Bareiro slotted home in the 65', assisted by L. Blanco for Boca Juniors. J. I. Díaz doubled the lead in the 83' for Universidad Católica.

Scorers: Universidad Católica: J. I. Díaz (83'). Boca Juniors: L. Paredes (16'), A. Bareiro (65').

The numbers: Possession was shared evenly — Universidad Católica 45%, Boca Juniors 55%. Universidad Católica mustered 3 shots on target compared to Boca Juniors's 4. total shots read Universidad Católica 10, Boca Juniors 7. Universidad Católica won 6 corners to Boca Juniors's 2. Universidad Católica committed 13 fouls, Boca Juniors 12. Universidad Católica were caught offside 0 times, Boca Juniors 2.

Substitutions: G. Medel was involved in a change for Universidad Católica (46'); C. Montes was involved in a change for Universidad Católica (56'); M. Merentiel was involved in a change for Boca Juniors (70'); A. Bareiro was involved in a change for Boca Juniors (76'); M. Weigandt was involved in a change for Boca Juniors (76'); J. Valencia was involved in a change for Universidad Católica (88'); C. Cuevas was involved in a change for Universidad Católica (88'); T. Aranda was involved in a change for Boca Juniors (90'); D. González was involved in a change for Universidad Católica (90').

Bookings and dismissals: L. Paredes (yellow, 10') for Boca Juniors; F. Zampedri (yellow, 10') for Universidad Católica; J. Valencia (yellow, 32') for Universidad Católica; L. Blanco (yellow, 39') for Boca Juniors; F. Zuqui (yellow, 52') for Universidad Católica; C. Cuevas (yellow, 77') for Universidad Católica.

Boca Juniors will be delighted to take three points from this one. Universidad Católica must pick themselves up and respond quickly.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Group
# Club PWDL GD Pts
Champions League
Europe
Relegation
Universidad Católica 1 Wins
0 Draws
1 Wins Boca Juniors
2 Universidad Católica Goals
2 Avg Goals / Game
2 Boca Juniors Goals

Based on 2 matches in the database.

About Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors

Universidad Católica vs Boca Juniors ended in Copa Libertadores on 8 April 2026 . The full time score is 1-2.

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