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Boca Juniors overcomes Racing and advances to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina

Boca Juniors came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 against Racing in the quarterfinals, qualifying for the semifinals where they will face Banfield.

28 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Boca Juniors overcomes Racing and advances to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina — Photo: Dubstar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

This Sunday, Boca Juniors achieved a historic comeback by defeating Racing Club 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina, held at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario. Enner Valencia stood out by scoring a hat trick, allowing the team to overturn a 0-2 scoreline in just 23 minutes.

Racing started the match dominating and managed to take a 2-0 lead. However, Boca Juniors quickly responded, equalizing the score before Enner Valencia scored his third goal, thus securing the victory and advancing to the semifinals.

With this victory, the team coached by Rodolfo Arruabarrena positions itself among the top four in the tournament. Boca Juniors will face Banfield in the next phase of the competition, aiming for a place in the final.

Archive photo: Boca Juniors overcomes Racing and advances to the semifinals of the Copa Argentina — Archive photoPhoto: Legado Lima 2019 · Flickr · PDM

The match was witnessed by a crowd, contributing to the intense atmosphere of the game. Fans of both teams showed great support throughout the 90 minutes of play.

The semifinal between Boca Juniors and Banfield has generated excitement among supporters. The match will be played on November 4, and the venue is yet to be confirmed, according to various sports sources.

Boca Juniors' victory highlighted the level of competitiveness in the Copa Argentina and their desire to reach the final, while Racing will need to reflect on their performance after a significant early advantage.

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