Boca Juniors pip Rosario Central at the post in dramatic league finale
Central’s home turf was invaded by hundreds of delirious fans, some of whom took the opportunity to scream their delight down the cameras. But it was all under false pretences. Leer más
Rosario Central had a false sense of triumph in their Campeón de Liga title defense, believing their Boca Juniors rivals had been denied a last-minute goal. As Central fans celebrated on the Gigante del Arroyito turf, they learned the truth and their jubilation quickly spread online. Boca Juniors emerged victorious from the dramatic league finale, clinching the title ahead of Central.
The Canalla had come tantalizingly close to clinching back-to-back titles, but Enner Valencia's legitimate goal secured Boca's first of many hoped-for trophies. Central, who won the inaugural edition of the title in 2025, now face the prospect of redemption against Mendoza’s Gimnasia in the Clausura play-off.
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