Cruzeiro vs. Boca (Apr 28, 2026) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the Cruzeiro vs. Boca Juniors Conmebol Libertadores game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent publicly available information:
- The teams Cruzeiro EC (Brazil) and Boca Juniors (Argentina) have met in South American competitions in 2024 and 2026, with Cruzeiro securing a notable fixture in the Copa Libertadores/Sudamericana context, including a 2-1 Cruzeiro win in August 2024 and a 1-0 Cruzeiro win in a 2026 Libertadores group match [sources cited below]. This indicates a competitive rivalry with tight results in recent years.
Key recent results:
- 29 Apr 2026: Cruzeiro beat Boca Juniors 1-0 in a Libertadores group match played in Belo Horizonte; Neymar Villareal scored for Cruzeiro around the 83rd minute, with Adam Bareiro contributing on 45+1 [ESPN coverage of the 2026 fixture].[5]
- 28 Apr 2026: Beating Boca 1-0 in the same campaign context is reflected in match summaries from ESPN, noting a Cruzeiro victory in Belo Horizonte during the 2026 Libertadores phase.[9]
- 22 Aug 2024: In the Sudamericana Round of 16, Cruzeiro defeated Boca Juniors 2-1 (agg 2-2, Cruzeiro advanced on penalties), with goals by Matheus Henrique and Walace for Cruzeiro, and a late Brace from Milton Giménez for Boca in regulation [ESPN UK match report; FoxSports boxscore reflects the same boxscore data].[3][4]
What this means for the latest news:
- The most recent high-profile interactions are in the 2026 Copa Libertadores campaign, where Cruzeiro appears to have the upper hand in the latest home fixture at Estadio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte.[5][9]
- Prior to that, their last notable clash in 2024 saw a dramatic tie decided on penalties in favor of Cruzeiro after a 2-1 scoreline in regular time over two legs.[7][3]
Why you may care:
- These results shape the current form and head-to-head momentum between the clubs, useful for injuries/news bets, fan discussions, and tactical scouting for upcoming fixtures.
Sources:
- ESPN UK match report: Cruzeiro 2-1 Boca Juniors, 23 Aug 2024, Sudamericana Round of 16; https://www.espn.co.uk/football/match/_/gameId/716811/boca-juniors-cruzeiro[3]
- ESPN UK live score: Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro, 29 Apr 2026, Libertadores; https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401865505/boca-juniors-cruzeiro[5]
- ESPN match recap: Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors, 28 Apr 2024 (note: 2026 fixture context mirrors ongoing rivalry); https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/716811/boca-juniors-cruzeiro[7]
- beIN SPORTS highlights for Cruzeiro vs Boca (April 28, 2026) and related recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SX803ul04[2]
- Fox Sports boxscore: Cruzeiro vs Boca Juniors – final score and boxscore details (Aug 22, 2024)[4]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise, up-to-date timeline of all meetings between Cruzeiro EC and Boca Juniors with dates, competition, and scores, or focus specifically on the 2026 Libertadores fixtures.