Paredes swaps jerseys with O'Higgins player after Copa Sudamericana match

Boca Juniors player Leandro Paredes was the center of attention after his team's 1-0 victory over O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Following the final whistle, players from the Chilean club sought out the Argentine midfielder. Ultimately, Juan Leiva of O'Higgins exchanged jerseys with Paredes, a player who was part of the 2022 World Cup-winning squad and recently played in the 2026 World Cup final.

Paredes' appearance in the match marked his first club game since participating in the World Cup final held in North America. The midfielder, who also secured the World Cup title in Qatar in 2022, was a key figure for Boca Juniors in their narrow win.

Meanwhile, O'Higgins is shifting its focus to the upcoming second leg of the playoff tie. The team is preparing to face Boca Juniors again on Thursday, July 30, with the match scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. at the Estadio El Teniente.