Boca Juniors will take on Platense this Sunday in a match for Round 5 of Group A in the Apertura Tournament 2026. This encounter is crucial as both teams are currently positioned to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament, making this match significant for their progression. The game is scheduled to start at 19:30 Argentine time at the iconic La Bombonera stadium, and it will be officiated by Sebastián Zunino.

Boca Juniors enters the match after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Vélez, which has left them in sixth place in their group with six points from two wins and two losses. In contrast, Platense is performing slightly better, sitting fifth in the overall standings with seven points gained from two wins, one draw, and one defeat. Their last match resulted in a 1-0 loss to Independiente, putting additional pressure on them to perform well against Boca Juniors.

The match will be broadcast on ESPN Premium, and for those wishing to follow it closely, live updates can be accessed on canchallena.com. As both teams look to reinforce their positions within the tournament, this clash is expected to attract significant interest from fans and could have major implications for the tournament's progression.