CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2026
Boca Juniors
U. Catolica
Full time
Match recap
U. Catolica secured a vital 1-0 away victory over Boca Juniors in a tightly contested CONMEBOL Libertadores encounter. The match, played on Friday, 29 May 2026, saw both teams battle for supremacy, but it was the visitors who ultimately found the breakthrough. The early stages were a cagey affair, with neither side able to assert clear dominance. As the first half wore on, U. Catolica began to gain a slight edge, creating a handful of dangerous opportunities. Their persistence paid off as they managed to breach Boca's defense, taking a lead they would not relinquish. The second half saw a frustrated Boca Juniors push for an equalizer, but Catolica's disciplined defense held firm, thwarting every attempt. This result significantly boosts U. Catolica's chances of progressing in the competition, while Boca faces an uphill battle in their remaining fixtures.
Markets (closing odds)
Events
- 34'Goal — C. Montes (Normal Goal)
- 35'Card — Cristián Cuevas (Yellow Card)
- 46'subst — A. Herrera (Substitution 1)
- 54'Card — Fernando Zampedri (Yellow Card)
- 56'Card — Milton Delgado (Yellow Card)
- 63'subst — M. Pellegrino (Substitution 2)
- 74'subst — C. Cuevas (Substitution 1)
- 74'subst — J. A. Martinez (Substitution 2)
- 79'subst — M. Gimenez (Substitution 3)
- 79'subst — C. Montes (Substitution 3)
- 88'subst — F. Zuqui (Substitution 4)
- 88'subst — F. Zampedri (Substitution 5)
- 90'Card — Lautaro Di Lollo (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
Lineups
Boca Juniors4-4-2- L. BreyG
- M. BraidaD
- L. Di LolloD
- M. PellegrinoD
- L. BlancoD
- M. DelgadoM
- L. ParedesM
- A. HerreraM
- T. ArandaM
- E. ZeballosF
- M. GimenezF
U. Catolica4-1-4-1- V. Bernedo
- S. Arancibia
- B. AmpueroD
- J. DiazD
- E. MenaD
- J. ValenciaM
- C. MontesM
- F. ZuquiM
- J. A. MartinezM
- C. CuevasM
- F. ZampedriF
Form
Head to head
More from CONMEBOL Libertadores
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- Cerro Porteno vs Sporting Cristal28 May
- Palmeiras vs Junior28 May
- Fluminense vs Deportivo La Gua28 May
- Corinthians vs Platense28 May
- Penarol vs Santa Fe28 May
- Bolívar vs Independ. Rivada28 May
- Libertad Asuncio vs UCV27 May
- Independiente de vs Rosario Central27 May
- Universitario vs Deportes Tolima27 May
- Club Nacional vs Coquimbo Unido27 May
- Flamengo vs Cusco27 May
Standings — CONMEBOL Libertadores
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coquimbo Unido | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 1 |  Cerro Porteno | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 1 |  LDU de Quito | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 1 |  Corinthians | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 1 | U. Catolica | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 13 |
| 1 |  Independ. Rivada | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15:6 | 16 |
| 1 |  Flamengo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 16 |
| 1 |  Independiente de | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | 11 |
| 2 |  Rosario Central | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:1 | 13 |
| 2 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 2 |  Platense | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 2 |  Deportes Tolima | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 2 |  Mirassol | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 12 |
| 2 |  Cruzeiro | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 2 |  Fluminense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 3 |  UCV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:11 | 9 |
| 3 |  Sporting Cristal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 3 |  Club Nacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 3 |  Bolívar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:8 | 5 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 3 |  Lanus | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | 9 |
| 3 |  Santa Fe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 3 |  Independiente Me | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 7 |
| 4 |  Always Ready | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:9 | 3 |
| 4 |  Deportivo La Gua | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 4 |  Cusco | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:12 | 1 |
| 4 |  Universitario | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 4 |  Libertad Asuncio | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:13 | 0 |
| 4 |  Junior | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 4 |  Penarol | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 4 |  Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2:12 | 3 |