Some super classics are remembered as a result. Others, depending on the context. But there are also games that are forever recorded by heroes. For that play that will last forever. Roma’s penalty against Delem, García Cambon’s four goals, Ricardo Rojas’ shot, Juanfer Quintero’s shoe in Madrid and Guerra’s headbutt are some of the stories that have been passed down through the generations. Each Boca River had its own appearance, its own name and unforgettable moments. and This classic piece features his very own Exequiel Zeballos.
Fate seemed to have reserved this moment for a player who had suffered two devastating injuries in just five years of his career. Debuted in the middle of a pandemic At the hands of Miguel Russo, he once again had a good relationship with Sebastian Battaglia, and since then all coaches have been trying to recover. In the three games against River (2023, 2024, 2025), he only knew defeat. That’s why he took this ultra-classic piece as follows: great opportunity For the final takeoff. After a great performance in three games against the Reds, he had his best moment in a while. Belgrano, Barracas Central, EstudiantesHe scored 2 goals and 1 assist, ranking him 1st among 11 players. Under coach Claudio Ubeda, he has found the best version of himself. It was a goal and an important appearance in a 2-0 win as Boca defeated River again at the Bombonera for the first time in three years.
In an emotionless first half, the 23-year-old from Santiago was Boca’s most incisive attacking player, albeit far from the level he has shown in previous games. He alternated between being a midfielder and a left-sided winger, and on the retreat he showed dedication in containing Gonzalo Montiel, accompanying the double nine of Miguel Melentiel and Milton Jiménez in attack. It was difficult to keep him off balance in one-on-one situations, but he was one of the few players who dared to score. It was Ayrton Costa’s long ball, Jimenez’s haircut (fouling Paulo Díaz) and even the one-on-zero play between Zeballos and Libero. The first shot was cleared well by Franco Armani, but the rebound was relentless. The celebrations continued without end. First, I climbed onto the railing of the lower stall. Then an eternal hug with his teammates, and finally a little dance in front of the fans.
The goal in the first minute of extra time was revitalized boca And then there was Zeballos himself, who became a true nightmare for the band. He won all his duels and gained a significant physical and mental advantage over his rivals. Every time the ball fell at his feet, the crowd rose to its feet.. At the edge of the field, Ubeda was enjoying his first major success as Boca manager. The addition of seven players to the starting XI comes after Changito, along with Miguel Russo, got few chances and wasted almost all of them. His most memorable moment came against Auckland City in the Club World Cup, when he suddenly appeared in the formation and, after a poor start, was substituted midway through the first half with an injury.
Despite ups and downs in performance, it was a weak presentation before the Oceanians left the door open for a possible exit due to undeniable technical conditions. Guillermo Barros Schelotto tried to take him to Velesbut Fortin’s offer – $3.5 million for 50% of the pass – was considered insufficient. Argentinos Juniors also joined the list, as did Elche in Spain and important clubs in Arabia, but they were supposed to offer him $9 million, but they were unable to persuade him to leave.
Boca fan since childhoodwhen he dreamed of wearing a blue and gold shirt, wearing the tail of his idol Rodrigo Palacio. For this reason, in his hometown of La Banda, people gave him the following nickname: shovel. He played for the under-15 and under-17 teams, but physical problems prevented him from playing for the under-20s. He never lowered his arms or threw himself away. When injuries knocked on his door, first in 2022 when he badly fractured his tibia and ligaments in his right ankle against Agropequario in the Argentina Cup, and then in 2023 when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus in his right knee, he was the first to promise to get better. It took a while for that moment to come, but it became a reality.
Because it’s Zeballos He was the spiritual leader of the Boca uprising. In both tournaments and classics, there were runs like the 2-0 that started in the middle of the field and ended almost inside the six-yard box with a pass to Melentiel. After that, although he was unable to define the number 9 jersey against Armani, he assisted Jimenez with a luxurious play.
“God’s plan is not perfect. You just have to be patient and try,” the forward said quietly, with tears in his eyes. Eventually Ubeda changed it so that Bombonera was dedicated to him. his first standing ovation. This award is given to the boy who grew up being beaten on and off the court until Changito was left behind and ultimately became Chango Zeballos.
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