Boca Juniors labored to a 1-0 home victory over Deportivo Riestra in the Argentine Division 1 on January 26, 2026. The match at the iconic La Bombonera was decided by an early goal, but Boca failed to build on their lead, making for a nervy finish against a resilient opponent. Boca scored within the first ten minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error to tap in from close range. Despite dominating possession for the remainder of the game, Boca struggled to break down Riestra's organized and deep defensive block. The visitors grew in confidence as the game wore on and even created a couple of late half-chances to snatch an unlikely point, but the Boca defense held on. The narrow win was crucial for Boca's points tally as they chase a top-four finish, though the performance highlighted ongoing issues in their attacking play. The Boca manager emphasized the importance of the three points, regardless of the performance.