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Nico Ambrogi noted that Miguel Ángel Merentiel was Boca's top scorer in 2026 during the second term of the Vasco, with 10 goals in the tournament and 5 in international competitions. He also mentioned that he scored in the round of 32 against O'Higgins, in the round of 16 against Recoleta, in the quarter-finals against São Paulo, and in the semi-finals against Vasco da Gama. #BocaJuniors #Fútbol #Goleador (translated)

Lucas Beltramo reported that Boca overcame Vasco da Gama in the semifinal held at Maracanã and advanced to the final. He described the atmosphere in the stadium, with boos directed at Boca players and around 4,000 fans of the Argentine team who, as he wrote, cheered as if they were 54,000. He also questioned decisions by the Venezuelan referee Valenzuela, including a foul on Di Lollo that was not called and another that, in his opinion, was called without justification. Beltramo highlighted Blanco's cross and Di Lollo's header to open the scoring, and recounted that Merentiel doubled the lead after an assist from Villa. Boca went into halftime with a 2-0 lead, according to his report, after pressuring Vasco and creating several chances. In the second half, Puma Rodríguez scored a goal for the home team. The author mentioned that Paredes entered in the second half and scored in the 88th minute with a shot from about 30 meters. He added that the midfielder had returned to play 11 days after suffering a muscle tear. Beltramo described the celebrations of the players and fans, noting that Boca secured their place in the final with a performance he characterized as strong and dominant. #Boca #Maracaná #Fútbol (translated)

Leandro Paredes said he was happy to reach the final, although he pointed out that the team had not achieved anything yet. He explained that he tried to shoot on goal and that, after talking with the coaching staff, he decided to start outside the field because he was still halfway through his recovery and playing posed a risk. Paredes expressed his gratitude to the group and said he hoped they could achieve their goal in Barranquilla. He also mentioned that he had asked Merentiel to take him to the final with a goal and was glad he had succeeded, highlighting the relationship they had. He added that playing in a continental final with Boca was a childhood dream. The player said he had ended well and without pain, and that he would talk to the coach upon his return; the decision on when he would return to play, he added, would correspond to the coach. He also stated that Arruabarrena had given the team the emotional boost it needed to compete on all fronts. #Boca #Final #Fútbol (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera published statements from Merentiel, who said he was happy about the victory and playing in the final, although he pointed out that the team still hadn’t achieved anything. He also thanked Boca's fans and highlighted that he had scored in an iconic stadium. He added that the team needed to focus on the classic match on Sunday. Merentiel described Paredes as an example and stated that, despite being torn, he had made a great effort for the team. He said he was pleased with the qualification, but Boca had several challenges ahead and needed to concentrate on the match on Sunday. #Boca #Fútbol #Final (translated)

Matias Ezequiel rated the match as very good, except for a stretch of 10/15 minutes, and said that Boca knew how to play it with football, intensity, and solidity in the aerial game. He highlighted Jagger and Di Lollo, although he pointed out the mistake of the latter in Vasco's goal, and emphasized another important equalizer from Merentiel. He concluded that Boca was moving forward. #Fútbol #Boca #Partidazo (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera reported that Boca's eleven against Vasco would be made up of Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Herrera, and Blanco; Ascacíbar, Battaglia, and Delgado; Flores, Merentiel, and Villa. The account noted that there would be three changes from the first match: Battaglia for Alarcón, Villa for Palacios, and Merentiel for Valencia. It also indicated that Boca would play with a 4-3-3 formation to turn the tie around. https://t.co/dQgJzJ5qwa #Boca #Vasco #Fútbol (translated)

The Boca Juniors account - La12Tuittera reported that Miguel Merentiel, Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Leandro Lozano donated signed Boca Juniors jerseys for a charity auction. According to the post, former player Sergio “Manteca” Martínez also contributed. The account explained that the funds raised aim to help Valentino, who is one year old and was born with type 3 esophageal atresia, a condition affecting between 1 in 2,500 and 4,000 live births. It added that the child underwent his first surgery on May 31, 2025, three days after birth, but the reconstruction faced complications, including pneumothorax, lung collapse, and infections. The post indicated that the family is trying to raise US$ 200,000 for an esophageal reconstruction intervention in Chile. It also stated that Fernando Montero facilitated contact with Merentiel and noted that those interested in learning more or supporting could visit the Instagram account ig/juntos_por_valentino. It attributed the initial dissemination of the story to BJ_Informacion. #Boca #Solidaridad #AtresiaDeEsófago (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera pointed out that Miguel Merentiel had equaled Juan Román Riquelme as the fifth highest goalscorer for Boca in the 21st century (2001-26), with 64 goals. The account highlighted that this fact was mentioned by Arruabarrena in a press conference. https://t.co/msamuVgcWS #BocaJuniors #FútbolArgentino #Goleadores (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera reported that Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Costa, and Blanco; Ascacíbar, Battaglia, and Delgado; Romero; Merentiel and Flores would make up Boca's XI against Talleres, on Friday at 9:30 PM at La Bombonera. The account noted that there would be four changes compared to the team from Tuesday: Costa for Herrera, Battaglia for Alarcón, Romero for Palacios, and Merentiel for Valencia. It also asked its followers what they thought of the formation. #BocaJuniors #Talleres #FútbolArgentino (translated)

SX considered that Villa and Merentiel should come in, questioned why Palacios was playing close to the sideline, and stated that Lozano was having the worst game of his career. He added that, in his opinion, it was impossible for the second half to be worse than the first. #Fútbol #Deportes #Análisis (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera reported that the confirmed lineup of Boca Juniors to face Vasco da Gama consisted of Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Herrera, and Blanco; Ascacíbar, Alarcón, and Delgado; Palacios; Valencia and Flores. It indicated that Alarcón replaced the injured Paredes and that Valencia entered due to a tactical decision instead of Merentiel. It also asked its followers what they thought of the lineup. https://t.co/UQJVb1dBuc #Boca #VascoDaGama #Fútbol (translated)

The Boca Juniors account - La12Tuittera reported that Enner Valencia would start against Vasco da Gama instead of Miguel Merentiel. It cited Marcos Bonocore and TNT Sports Argentina and asked its followers what they thought of the decision. https://t.co/uwns1xZfc0 #Fútbol #Deportes #EnnerValencia (translated)

Newscolina reported that Enner Valencia trained among the starters in Boca Juniors' last activity before the game against Vasco. According to the publication, Miguel Merentiel, who had been starting the matches, would be on the bench. The post mentioned Diego Monroig and credited the photo to Goyo Fernandez. https://t.co/mFPrws2LdA #BocaJuniors #Vasco #Futebol (translated)

La12Tuittera pointed out that Diego Monroig had reported that Enner Valencia started the last practice of the day before and that Miguel Merentiel joined later. According to the account, Valencia's possible selection was explained by Vasco's aerial game, which could cause damage. https://t.co/lmNJDIWmwc #Fútbol #Deportes #Estrategia (translated)

Boca Juniors - La12Tuittera pointed out that on that day the first leg of the South American semi-finals was being played and highlighted Miguel Merentiel's performance in the tournament, with 4 G+A. It also stated that it was key for the player to show up against Vasco da Gama. https://t.co/rzKg8f247G #Sudamericana #Xeneizes #Fútbol (translated)

Marcelo Tejera, representative of Miguel Merentiel, said on Carve Deportiva that the forward had been, in terms of cost-benefit, the best signing of the Juan Román Riquelme era. He added that Vasco Arruabarrena had given him the starting position despite him going two or three games without scoring. Tejera pointed out that Merentiel had a year left on his contract and that he had spoken with Riquelme and Marcelo Delgado to seek a salary improvement. He stated that the player wanted to stay in Boca and renew for five more years. He also indicated that, at 30 years old, Merentiel could negotiate with any club within eight months, although he said that was not the intention given what Boca had given the forward and what he had contributed to the club. #BocaJuniors #Fútbol #MercadoDePases (translated)