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Boca vs. Central Córdoba: Channel and kickoff time for Apertura Tournament match
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Boca vs. Central Córdoba: Channel and kickoff time for Apertura Tournament match

From La Nación · (10m ago) Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Central Córdoba will play Boca Juniors on Saturday at 4:15 PM Argentine time in the final match of the Apertura Tournament's group stage.
  • Central Córdoba is already eliminated from advancing, sitting 13th in their group with 16 points.
  • Boca Juniors is second in their group with 27 points and has already qualified for the next round.

The final matchday of the Torneo Apertura 2026 Group A sees Central Córdoba facing a formidable opponent in Boca Juniors this Saturday. For the home team, the match at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero is a formality, as they have already been mathematically eliminated from contention for the knockout stages. Currently sitting 13th in their group with 16 points, Central Córdoba has struggled to make an impact in this year's competition.

In stark contrast, Boca Juniors arrives with a much brighter outlook. The Buenos Aires giants are comfortably positioned second in Group B, tied on 27 points with Vélez but holding the tie-breaker advantage. Their recent form has been strong, including a dominant 4-0 victory over Defensa y Justicia in their last league outing. However, their undefeated streak of 14 matches was recently broken by a 1-0 loss to Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores, adding a layer of urgency to secure a positive result here.

The match, scheduled for 4:15 PM Argentine time, will be broadcast on TNT Sports. For fans following online, minute-by-minute coverage with live statistics will be available on canchallena.com. Betting markets heavily favor Boca Juniors, reflecting their superior performance and standing in the tournament. This game, while lacking stakes for Central Córdoba, offers them a chance to play spoiler against one of Argentina's most iconic clubs, while Boca will aim to solidify their position and build momentum heading into the crucial latter stages of the Apertura.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.