Boca Juniors bounced back from a previous defeat with a commanding 2-0 home win over Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Division 1 on Monday, February 2, 2026. The victory at the iconic La Bombonera was built on a strong first-half performance that put the game beyond Newell's reach. Boca opened the scoring in the 20th minute through a powerful header from a corner kick, setting the tone for the evening. They doubled their lead just before halftime with a swift counter-attack, finished with a precise low shot into the far corner. Newell's Old Boys offered more in the second half but found the Boca defense, led by an experienced goalkeeper, in uncompromising form. The three points were vital for Boca to keep pace with the league leaders and restore confidence.