What had begun as a quiet decision within the club ended up being made official with the close of 2025: Claudio Úbeda will continue as head coach of Boca during the 2026 season. The decision, aligned with the original idea of Juan Román Riquelme and the board, responds to a concept of continuity of the project that Miguel Ángel Russo left on track before his death, which occurred this past October 8.
After Russo's delicate health situation in the weeks prior to his passing, "Sifón" took over the squad's daily management and coached the team in official matches. The transition, although painful, was accompanied by positive results and an improvement in football performance, factors that reinforced the directors' confidence in his ability to sustain the cycle.
Despite the doubts caused after the elimination against Racing in the semifinal of the Torneo Clausura and the media noise fueled by statements from club officials, the internal stance never changed. The board of directors values his leadership in the locker room, his fluid relationship with the leaders, and the way in which he continued the working methodology that characterized "Miguelo". Even within the squad, players state that coexistence and harmony with the coach are remarkable.
