Boca Juniors take the field today with everything on the line against Auckland City. Head coach Miguel Angel Russo and his squad face a critical fixture in Group C of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, with the fans eagerly anticipating a top-tier performance. Meanwhile, in the other Group C matchup, Benfica squares off against Bayern Munich, further intensifying the stakes.
After delivering an impressive performance against Benfica, Boca Juniors still find themselves in need of favorable outcomes to clinch at least second place in the group standings. Russo’s players are acutely aware of what’s required and are determined to showcase their best against Auckland City.
For Boca Juniors supporters, calculators will be a must-have as they track the scenarios that can propel ‘Los Xeneizes’ through this pivotal clash with the semi-professional team from New Zealand. Each outcome today will have profound implications for Boca’s standing in the tournament.
What happens if Boca Juniors beat Auckland City today?
A Boca Juniors victory over Auckland City will still leave the outcome hinging on the Benfica-Bayern Munich result. Should Benfica falter, Boca Juniors must accrue a substantial goal margin to surpass them. A robust goal differential will be crucial for Boca’s progression to the next round.
Currently, Boca Juniors need to net at least seven goals to secure second place, contingent on the goal differential from the Bayern vs. Benfica matchup. For example, if Bayern defeat Benfica 3-0, Boca will need to score five goals to advance, and the calculus continues similarly.
see also
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tiebreak rules: How are the group positions defined in case of a tie?
What happens if Boca Juniors and Auckland City tie?
A draw spells elimination for Boca Juniors from the tournament, irrespective of the outcome between Benfica and Bayern Munich. Benfica already have four points compared to Boca’s single point. Avoiding a draw is pivotal for Boca’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.
What happens if Boca Juniors lose to Auckland City?
A loss to Auckland City would see Boca Juniors exit the tournament, a dreaded outcome that would place them at the bottom of the group standings. Such a result would be especially dispiriting given that Auckland City has yet to score in the Club World Cup.
Today’s fixtures will determine the next two teams to progress to the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. With three South American teams already through, fans are hopeful that Boca Juniors will join them and continue to represent the continent with pride on the global stage.
