Boca Juniors vs. Recoleta FC: Round of 16 of the Sudamericana live

Recoleta FC, a club with a remarkably short professional history spanning just three seasons (2022, 2025, and 2026), is set to play the most important match in its existence. The Paraguayan team will face the renowned Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM, with Chilean referee Piero Maza officiating.

Due to extensive renovations on its legendary pitch, Boca Juniors' home ground, La Bombonera, is temporarily unavailable. Consequently, the match will be held at the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium, located in the Parque Patricios neighborhood of Buenos Aires, which is the home stadium of Huracán.

Recoleta FC, known as "El Canario," approaches this high-profile encounter with a "nothing to lose" mentality, driven by ambition and a hunger for glory. Their impressive international campaign is no accident; the team topped their group undefeated during the group stage. Along the way, this modest squad has demonstrated fearlessness against established continental rivals, including Brazil's Santos and Argentina's San Lorenzo, playing with notable authority and personality.

The team from Paraguay has already defined its starting lineup for the crucial match against Boca Juniors. Despite the significant challenge posed by their opponent, Recoleta FC's journey thus far suggests they possess the determination to compete. Coach Jorge González expressed the excitement surrounding the match, stating it "excites everyone."