Newell's Old Boys vs Boca Juniors Highlights - August 02, 2026

Newell's Old Boys and Boca Juniors drew 2-2 in Argentine Liga Profesional on August 02, 2026.

The match was played at Marcelo Bielsa. Matías Cóccaro (50'), Luca Regiardo (59') scored for Newell's Old Boys.

Santiago Ascacibar (30'), Alan Velasco (81') scored for Boca Juniors.

At kick-off Newell's Old Boys stood in position 4 with 4 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats.

That run had left Newell's Old Boys 4 games without defeat. Boca Juniors went into the game in position 13, on 1 points.

They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five. Boca Juniors arrived unbeaten in 3.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Miguel Merentiel’s effort (3'). Lautaro Di Lollo tested the goalkeeper for Boca Juniors (11').

A block denied Jeronimo Russo on 19 minutes. Shortly afterwards, David Sotelo saw a shot blocked (19').

Leonel Flores could not find the target for Boca Juniors (23').

Santiago Ascacibar scored for Boca Juniors on 30 minutes after a pass from Sebastián Villa.

The referee cautioned Lautaro Giannetti of Newell's Old Boys on 43 minutes. Ayrton Costa was booked for Boca Juniors (45'+1').

After the break, Luca Regiardo sent an effort off target for Newell's Old Boys (47'). Leonel Flores shot wide for Boca Juniors on 48 minutes.

Moments later, a block denied Facundo Gauch on 50 minutes. Facundo Gauch picked out Matías Cóccaro, who scored for Newell's Old Boys (50').

Soon after, the referee cautioned Luca Regiardo of Newell's Old Boys on 53 minutes.

Luca Regiardo scored for Newell's Old Boys on 59 minutes after a pass from Lautaro Rios.

Leandro Paredes was booked for Boca Juniors (68'). Tomás Aranda picked out Alan Velasco, who scored for Boca Juniors (81').

Substitutions: Newell's Old Boys 5, Boca Juniors 3.

Boca Juniors controlled 59.8% of possession. Newell's Old Boys had 9 shots with 2 on target, while Boca Juniors had 16 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Newell's Old Boys 2, Boca Juniors 0. Corners: Newell's Old Boys 5, Boca Juniors 7.

Boca Juniors completed the most passes, 403 in total at 86.4% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.