Video: Cavani's shocking decision in the penalty draw against Alianza Lima

In the second leg of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Playoffs, Boca beat Alianza Lima 2-1 at La Bombonera . But as “ Somos Boca ” points out, the story in the 180 minutes ended in a 2-2 draw and Fernando Gago's team was eliminated 5-4 on penalties.

Briefly analyzing the match, Boca started winning with an unusual own goal by Miguel Trauco. Although shortly after, Hernán Barcos managed to score with a header for Pipo Gorosito's team . The score reached halftime 1-1.

In the second half, Boca regained the lead thanks to a goal from Kevin Zenón. Later, the Club from La Ribera had a few chances to take the series and qualify. One of the clearest chances was for Edinson Cavani . Although the game finally went to penalties, where the only one who failed was Alan Velasco.

As a curious fact, Leandro Brey came in at the last second to replace Agustín Marchesín. But another unusual event that took place before the final was the draw. Cavani had won it. Although the forward made the curious decision to let Alianza Lima start the series, when several sectors assure that the club that starts has a slight advantage .

After the elimination, journalist Leandro Aguilera shared very important information regarding the future of Fernando Gago : “ The departure or continuity of Fernando Gago is day by day. Today they want to see how he is after the sporting failure and not achieving the objective in the Libertadores.”

He also added the following: “ The image of the team in the 22 games managed is of great concern, especially when visiting (the series was mortgaged in Peru) .”

He concluded with these words: “ The next few hours are crucial because there is no room for error and the management, like the players, who are also responsible, know this .”

PAY ATTENTION TO THIS: Cavani won the draw, but… he chose to have Alianza Lima kick off!

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