TheMrsool Park in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, was home to an emotional game between Barcelona and Boca Juniors tohonorArgentine legend Diego Armando Maradona. Here, check out the highlights and goals of the Maradona Cup.
El Blaugrana and El Xeneize finished tied 1-1 in regular time, which is why the winner was decided on penalties. Following a goalless first half, both got back to the field agressively for the remaining 45 minutes. Ferran Jutgla put Xavi‘s side in front with a fantastic strike before Exequiel Zeballos cancelled out Barca’s lead. In the shootout, Boca emerged victorious 4-2 as all their shooters were on target while goalkeeper Agustin Rossi stepped up to save one penalty, and Guillem missed another.
Barcelona vs Boca Juniors: Match Preview
Barcelona and Boca Juniors will face each other in Saudi Arabia for a competition that seeks to honor what is considered one of the best players of all time (and who had a stint at both institutions): Diego Armando Maradona. Here, you can check out the date,time and how to watch or live stream the Maradona Cup in the US.
A little over a year ago, Diego Maradona, who is considered by various soccer specialists, one of its greatest exponents, left for eternity. In honor of him, two of the institutions through which he passed (and shone), Boca Juniors and Barcelona, will face each other to define the champion of a cup that will take precisely the Argentine star.
The friendly game will take place in Saudi Arabia and will serve as a 1-year commemoration of the departure of “el pelusa”. It should be remembered that Diego Armando Maradona played for Boca Juniors in two periods: the first in 1981, and the second between 1995 and 1998, while at Barcelona he did so between 1982 and 1984.
Barcelona vs Boca Juniors: Date
This game between Barcelona and Boca will not be just another friendly match between these two teams: it will be a tribute to a true soccer legend. The Maradona Cup will take place on Tuesday, December 14, at 12:00 PM (ET).
Barcelona vs Boca Juniors: Time by State in the US
ET: 12:00 PM
CT:11:00 AM
MT: 10:00 AM
PT: 9:00 AM
TV channel in the US to watch Barcelona Boca Juniors
The emotional match of tribute to Diego Armando Maradona that Barcelona and Boca Juniors will play 1 year after the departure of the Argentine legend, will be broadcast in the US and around the world on Barça TV +.