Buenos Aires, March 11 (NA) — Claudio Úbeda left La Bombonera amidst whistles, leaving a message that mixed frustration, explanation, and self-criticism after the 1-1 draw between Boca and San Lorenzo for the 10th date of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The manager, as collected by the Argentine News Agency in televised statements, admitted he left with a 'bad feeling' for not having been able to sustain the lead and emphasized that, beyond the result, he sees an evolution in his team's play. Boca had taken the lead in the second half with a goal from Santiago Ascacíbar, assisted by Milton Delgado, but San Lorenzo reacted quickly and equalized through Gregorio Rodríguez, who had come off the bench. In that sense, he remarked: 'I leave with a bad feeling about the draw' and also stated that it 'comforts him to see the team's evolution.' Úbeda also referred to the heated atmosphere that came from the stands and did not shy away from the topic. 'The fan did not leave satisfied, we have self-criticism,' he acknowledged, while pointing out that at Boca, a footballing improvement is not enough if it does not translate into wins. The coach insisted that the squad shows attitude and a desire to reverse the situation, but the draw against San Lorenzo once again put him at the center of criticism. The 1-1 further deepened the annoyance of the 'xeneize' public, who once again expressed their discontent with the team and also with Úbeda. At a press conference, the coach explained why he only made a substitution at the 92nd minute. 'I didn't make changes before because we were playing well,' he maintained, in line with his reading of the match, and added that the team created enough chances to win it, although it once again failed in its execution.
