In a disappointing collective performance, Boca Juniors faced a 1-1 draw against Gimnasia de Mendoza, failing to secure a victory for the fourth consecutive match in the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The match took place at La Bombonera, where Boca Juniors was unable to assert dominance over the recently promoted team from the Primera Nacional. With this draw, Boca remains in ninth place on the Group A standings, struggling to find form as the season progresses.

The only goal for the home side came from Uruguayan Miguel Merentiel, though another potential goal from Adam Bareiro was ruled out for offside. Gimnasia took an early lead with a set-piece goal scored by Luciano Paredes in the 15th minute, leaving Boca fans stunned. Facundo Lencioni executed a corner kick that was met with a powerful header from the right-back, which showcased the visitors' tactical effectiveness on the day.

Boca's continued inability to secure victories raises concerns about the team's overall performance and strategy as they head further into the tournament. This draw exemplifies their struggles against lower-ranked teams, highlighting a critical need for improvement in upcoming matches to climb the standings in the Apertura Tournament.