Boca Eliminated from Copa Argentina in Shock Loss to Atlético Tucumán
Wow… what a night for Boca Juniors, and not in a good way. It’s one of those matches where the result hurts more than just the scoreboard—it shakes the entire structure. Boca’s 2-1 loss to Atlético Tucumán in the Copa Argentina wasn’t just another bad night at the office. It was a hard slap of reality for the Russo-led squad and left the entire fanbase asking: what’s next?
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The match played at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero saw Boca coming in with high expectations. Leandro Paredes was back in the starting eleven, Cavani was upfront, and on paper, it looked like a match Boca should win. But football isn’t about paper, and Atlético Tucumán made that crystal clear.
The first half was more balanced than many expected. Atlético Tucumán kept it tight and well-organized, especially at the back. Boca had some flashes of danger toward the end of the first 45 minutes—with Merentiel testing the keeper, Cavani lurking in the box, and Alarcón firing a shot just over the bar. But it wasn’t enough. Matías Mansilla, the Tucumán goalkeeper, stood tall, making clutch saves and keeping Boca off the scoresheet.
Then came the second half. And with it, came the collapse. Clever Ferreira capitalized on a loose ball in the six-yard box after a chaotic corner kick. Minutes later, a counterattack saw Mateo Bajamich slot in the second goal, following a sequence that exposed Boca’s defensive disorganization. Just like that, Atlético Tucumán were 2-0 up.
Boca pushed in desperation. Russo made changes, Blanco and Aguirre came in, the formation shifted, and Cavani finally broke his long goal drought—but it came too late, in stoppage time. A goal that was supposed to lift a weight off his shoulders only served as a footnote to another painful night.
And of course, as always, the internet responded. Memes flooded social media, mocking Cavani’s misses, Fabra’s poor showing, and Paredes’ controversial tackles. River fans celebrated, but even Boca supporters joined in the sarcasm, venting their frustration through humor.
Let’s be honest, the issue wasn’t just this game. It’s been building. Ten matches without a win, an underwhelming return for Russo in his third stint, and a team that seems lost in transition. Riquelme, as president, now finds himself under immense pressure. No Copa Argentina, no international trophy in sight, and only the league left to salvage a very forgettable season.
This isn’t just an elimination. It’s a wake-up call. One that Boca can’t afford to ignore.
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