Sudamericana playoffs set
Boca Juniors will face Chilean side O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana playoffs after the Libertadores elimination (2). It is the next chapter in a season that took a brutal turn, out of the big stage and now scrapping through the secondary competition. There is a potential advantage here: O'Higgins are mid-table in Chile and short on continental experience, while Boca carry the weight (and wear) of a Libertadores group stage campaign.
Cavani considering drastic move
Edinson Cavani has played only two matches in all of 2026 and is reportedly weighing a drastic decision about his future at the club (3). At 39, the body is not cooperating and the frustration is mounting. This was supposed to be his year, instead it has been his worst in a Boca shirt. Whatever he decides, the ripple hits hard: no goals from your marquee striker for half a calendar year is unsustainable.
Squad fallout after Libertadores exit
The Libertadores elimination has consequences beyond the scoreline. Several cycles at the club appear to be ending, some players face permanent bench roles, and others have been frozen out entirely (1). The post-World Cup squad is expected to look very different. Fans should brace for a summer of departures and difficult conversations.
Fan reactions
The mood on Reddit is sour, and sarcastic. One thread directs bitter thanks at Juan Román Riquelme and the current leadership, complete with jabs about Chilean opponents laughing at Boca. Another post revisits a happier memory, a 'joyita' from better days, while a documentary post about Argentine football culture has fans reflecting on what the club means beyond results. Join the discussion here.
