The Uruguayan forward of Boca, Miguel Merentiel, expressed his disappointment after the draw against Tigre, although he stated his desire to reach the final and become champions. Merentiel, who assisted Kevin Zenón on Boca's only goal, acknowledged his frustration for not having secured the three points: "That's how the clásico went, but maybe we'll meet again later."
Another player who spoke with the press was midfielder Tomás Belmonte, thanking the coaching staff for their help in the team's growth. Belmonte mentioned that the group deserved to win the match against Tigre, despite not achieving it, and also referred to the disallowed goal at the beginning of the second half: "I don't think it was a hand that could be called. If it touched me, it didn't even alter the trajectory of the ball."
After the draw against Tigre, Boca finished in second place in Zone A of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol Apertura Tournament with 33 points, tied with Argentinos Juniors. In the round of 16 of the playoffs, Boca, under the interim direction of Mariano Herrón, will face Lanús, seventh in Zone B with 20 points.
Miguel Merentiel expressed that, despite not having finished in first place in Zone A, the goal remains to reach the final and show that they are up to the challenge. He also mentioned the departure of Fernando Gago as head coach after the defeat in the Superclásico against River: "It was a difficult week."
