The draw for the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores took place on Thursday, revealing Boca Juniors as part of Group D. This marks Boca's return to the tournament after two years away, during which the team competed in other competitions but faced early eliminations from the Copa Libertadores itself. Their group this year includes Cruzeiro from Brazil, Universidad Católica from Chile, and Barcelona from Ecuador, suggesting a competitive yet potentially accessible path for Boca, historically one of the tournament's most successful teams.

Boca Juniors, known as 'el xeneize', holds the record for the most titles in the Copa Libertadores among the participating teams, with a total of six championships. This season presents a renewed opportunity for Boca Juniors, led by coach Claudio Ubeda, who aims to secure the team's seventh title in this prestigious continental tournament. The resurgence of Boca in the Libertadores comes after a challenging period where they had participated in the Copa Sudamericana and were eliminated in the qualifying rounds last year.

As the tournament approaches, anticipation builds among Boca's extensive fan base, and the club's faithful are hopeful for a successful run in the group stages leading into the knockout phases. The fixture against teams from different South American countries not only raises the stakes in terms of competition but also brings forth the excitement of regional rivalries that are a hallmark of the Copa Libertadores. The challenge ahead could be pivotal for Boca Juniors’ ambitions in international club football.