Boca Juniors is set to face Instituto de Córdoba at La Bombonera as they seek to improve their performance in the Apertura Tournament 2026 after a series of draws.
Boca Juniors will play against Instituto de Córdoba this Sunday at 20:00 at La Bombonera as part of the 12th round of the Apertura Tournament 2026. After four consecutive draws at home, Boca is looking to reclaim its top form to boost its standings in the tournament. Currently, they are sixth in Zone A and 14th overall, with 14 points. The match will be officiated by referee Leandro Rey Hilfer and will be aired on ESPN Premium.
Instituto de Córdoba, managed by Diego Flores, is coming off a notable victory against Independiente, giving them a confidence boost ahead of this matchup. With 11 points to their name, a win this Sunday could see them level with Boca in the league standings. The pressure is on both teams as Boca seeks stability while Instituto aims for a higher position, making this a crucial encounter in the tournament.
The probable lineup for Boca includes Agustín Marchesín in goal, supported by a defense featuring Marcelo Weigandt and Lautaro Di Lollo, among others. The midfield will include experienced players such as Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera, while Miguel Merentiel and Adam Bareiro lead the attack. Boca’s head coach, Claudio Úbeda, will be looking to strategize effectively to secure a much-needed victory against a determined Instituto.
