Boca Juniors defeats Banfield 3-0 to reach Copa Argentina final

Boca Juniors defeated Banfield 3-0 in the Copa Argentina semifinals at Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in Mendoza on November 14, 2026. This victory allows Boca Juniors to advance to the 2026 Copa Argentina final. The match took place during a period where Boca Juniors was also preparing for a Copa Sudamericana final against Atlético Mineiro in Barranquilla, which was scheduled for November 21, 2026.

Match details and scoring

The semifinal match was officiated by Nazareno Arasa, while Lucas Novelli served as the VAR official. Santiago Ascacíbar scored the opening goal for Boca Juniors in the 46th minute of the first half. Following the opening goal, Sebastián Villa scored the second goal in the 63rd minute of the second half. Leandro Lozano completed the scoring for Boca Juniors with a third goal in the 73rd minute of the second half. The specific scoreline and goal timings were provided by TyC Sports via Clarín's live feed.

Boca Juniors entered the match as the champions of the Argentine Annual Table (Tabla Anual). The team performance was highlighted by the scoring efficiency of the squad. Rodolfo Arruabarrena, the coach of Boca Juniors, expressed satisfaction with the 3-0 victory and the performance of the team. Rodolfo Arruabarrena noted the importance of playing for a title during the post-match assessment.

Tournament structure and upcoming final

According to the AFA, Boca Juniors will face Platense in the final on December 2, 2026. The tournament rules state that the winner of the semifinal advances directly to the final without extra time. If a match results in a draw, the teams use a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

Banfield was led by coach Pedro Troglio during the semifinal match. While Boca Juniors focused on the Copa Argentina, the club was simultaneously managing multiple high-stakes fixtures. This included the aforementioned Copa Sudamericana final against Atlético Mineiro. The semifinal match was broadcast on TyC Sports for international viewers.

The victory for Boca Juniors follows a strong run in the tournament. In the previous quarter-final round, Enner Valencia scored 2 goals against Racing to help the team progress. The club now shifts its focus toward the final match against Platense to secure the 2026 Copa Argentina trophy.

Glossary

• Copa Argentina — The Copa Argentina is a football tournament. The winner of a semifinal match in this tournament advances directly to the final.
• Boca Juniors — Boca Juniors is a football club. The team participated in the semifinals of the Copa Argentina and was preparing for a Copa Sudamericana final.
• Mendoza — Mendoza is a location that hosted the semifinal match at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
• Copa Sudamericana — The Copa Sudamericana is a football tournament. Boca Juniors was preparing for a final in this competition against Atlético Mineiro.
• AFA — The AFA is an organization that provides information regarding tournament rules and schedules.