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Racing and Boca Juniors draw 1-1, both missing playoff chances in Clausura 2026
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Racing and Boca Juniors draw 1-1, both missing playoff chances in Clausura 2026

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Racing Club and Boca Juniors drew 1-1 in a Clausura 2026 match, with both teams failing to secure a playoff spot.
  • Marcos Rojo scored a penalty for Racing in the 9th minute, but Miguel Merentiel equalized for Boca before halftime.
  • The draw leaves both teams struggling in their respective groups, with Racing in 12th place and Boca in 10th, facing potential further drops in standings.

Racing Club and Boca Juniors played to a 1-1 draw in a Clausura 2026 match at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, a result that did little to improve either team's standing in their respective groups. The highly anticipated classic saw both sides leave the field without the crucial points needed to advance to the playoff stages.

Racing took an early lead in the 9th minute when Marcos Rojo converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after a VAR review, which identified a foul by Ayrton Costa on Ezequiel Cannavo. However, Boca Juniors managed to level the score before the first half concluded, with Miguel Merentiel finding the back of the net.

The draw leaves Racing, managed by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, in 12th place in Zone B with five points from three draws, two losses, and one win. They have now gone five matches without a victory. Boca Juniors, meanwhile, sits in 10th place in Group A with seven points, having secured one win, four draws, and one loss. Their position is precarious, as Deportivo Riestra and Unión de Santa Fe are ahead on goal difference, and San Lorenzo is below them. The situation could worsen if Lanús and Central Córdoba, who have yet to play their weekend fixtures, secure wins.

Looking ahead, Racing will face Independiente Rivadavia de Mendoza, Atlético Tucumán, and Huracán. Boca Juniors' schedule includes matches against Lanús, Gimnasia de Mendoza, and Central Córdoba. In addition to league play, both teams have cup commitments. Boca will compete in the Copa Argentina round of 16 against Vélez Sarsfield and the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals against São Paulo. This was the second encounter between Racing and Boca this year, following a goalless draw in the Apertura tournament. Should Boca advance past Vélez in the Copa Argentina, their quarterfinal opponent could be Racing, setting up another potential clash.

The result didn't help either of them because, in their respective groups, they remain outside the playoff qualification spots.

— La NaciónDescribing the impact of the 1-1 draw on both Racing and Boca Juniors' league standings.
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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.

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