Boca Juniors Faces Tigre in Crucial Clash at La Bombonera

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Boca Juniors will host Tigre this Sunday, November 16, at La Bombonera, in a key match for the 16th round of the Torneo Clausura. Boca aims to secure the top position in Zone A, while Tigre looks to solidify their playoff chances.

Boca comes into the match after a 2-0 victory against River Plate, securing their spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Currently, Boca leads Zone A with 26 points and has won their last three matches against Barracas, Estudiantes, and River.

“We need to continue our winning streak to ensure we finish first in our group,” Boca’s coach Claudio Úbeda said. “Every match counts, especially when we are aiming for home-field advantage in the playoffs.”

Tigre, coached by Diego Dabove, is in great form as well, having amassed an eight-match unbeaten streak, their last loss dating back to a match against Racing. They currently hold the fourth position in Zone B, with 22 points and a solid chance of qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana.

<p“Winning against Estudiantes was crucial for us,” Dabove remarked. “We have our eyes set on securing a spot in the next round.”

The match will kick off at 20:15 local time, with Darío Herrera serving as the referee. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN Premium, and updates will be available through Olé.

Key players to watch include Boca’s Exequiel Zeballos, who has shined recently, and Tigre’s Felipe Zenobio, as both teams seek to enhance their positions as the season progresses.