The 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich left Boca in a very compromised position heading into the final matchday of Group C of the Club World Cup. The Argentine team will face Auckland City from New Zealand, the weakest opponent in the group, but not even a landslide victory will qualify them if, in the other match, Bayern and Benfica draw.
With the Germans already qualified, and the Portuguese needing just one point, talk has already begun about a possible "Non-aggression Pact" between both teams. That scenario, which would allow both to advance to the round of 16, directly harms Miguel Ángel Russo's team.
When asked about it at the press conference, Boca's coach was clear: "We will focus on our own game and nothing else." He added: "This kind of thing is very difficult: you have to play and compete. I leave those things aside."
Russo está centrado únicamente en su partido con Auckland
Regarding the match against Bayern, Russo analyzed: "The first half was very tough for us, mainly because we gave the ball away too much." He then valued the team's reaction: "When we started to play, we created a lot of chances."
What Xeneize needs to advance to the next round
The outlook for the club from La Ribera is complex. To stay alive, they must defeat Auckland City by more than six goals in the match on Tuesday the 24th at 4:00 p.m. and, in addition, wait for Bayern Munich to beat Benfica by the minimum margin. Any other result, such as a draw or a Portuguese victory, will eliminate them.
Boca se juega la vida en la última fecha ante el Auckland
Goal difference also comes into play if there is a tie on points, but the chances are minimal. Boca, which no longer depends on itself, needs a true miracle.
