Boca Juniors' Copa Libertadores Exit Sparks Wave of Memes
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Boca Juniors was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores group stage after losing 1-0 at home to Universidad Católica.
- The team's third-place finish means they will play in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs.
- This elimination led to widespread mockery on social media, contrasting with the team's 2023 final appearance.
Boca Juniors fans are reeling after the club's elimination from the Copa Libertadores group stage. A 1-0 home loss to Chile's Universidad Católica sealed their fate, leaving them in third place and relegated to the Copa Sudamericana playoffs.
The disappointment is particularly sharp given Boca's recent history. Last year, they reached the Libertadores final, only to lose to Fluminense. In 2024, they played in the Sudamericana after failing to secure enough points for the Libertadores. This year, 2025, saw them miss out on international competition entirely after a second-round exit from the Sudamericana.
With the return to the Libertadores group stage in 2026, hopes were high for Boca to pursue their seventh title. However, their failure to outscore Cruzeiro and Universidad Católica in their group matches has dashed those aspirations. The club's performance has ignited a firestorm of memes across social media, with fans expressing their frustration and disappointment through humor.
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.