The distance from Boca Juniors at La Bombonera previously racing club The semifinals of the 2025 Clausura tournament not only marked the end of the Xeneize illusion of winning a new title, but also left an unexpected picture: Marcos Rojoformer Blue Gold Club captain and current Academy player, celebrated his team’s qualification for the final at the stadium he considered his home until a few months ago.
The defender, who did not enter the pitch, was the protagonist of the celebrations with his teammates as he jumped and sang in the tunnel on the way to the dressing room after the victory.
However, this was not the only celebration of the central scoreboard, which emerged from Estudiantes de La Plata and had a history with Manchester United. After the game he was seen at the renowned bowling alley Tropitangotogether with also former Boca, Agustín Almendra, as reported Sports center.
It should be recalled that after the Superclásico victory against River Plate, Leandro Paredes moved to the same club in the northern part of Greater Buenos Aires and his back and forth with a Millonario fan went viral.
On the other hand, Rojo took to his social networks to express his joy at reaching the final of the Clausura tournament. The defender re-posted on his Instagram Stories a photo from the official Racing account, which showed all the members of the team with La Bombonera in the background, and wrote: “Great triumph, congratulations to the whole band. Always together.”
Before the start of the meeting, the management of mouth paid tribute to Rojo by presenting him with a framed jersey, honoring his time at the club. The defender was captain and a reference in the dressing room until he decided to move to Racing in mid-2025 after the coach did not consider him. Miguel Angel Russo. His departure marked the end of a stage in which he played 118 gamesnoticed nine goals and conquered four titles: the 2019-20 Argentine Cup, the 2022 League Cup, the 2022 Professional League and the 2022 Argentine Super Cup.
It was precisely this recognition that got people talking. Unlike the photo of the Academy players, Rojo limited himself to sharing the picture in which he poses in the blue and gold jersey without writing anything. A gesture that did not go unnoticed on social networks.
On the other hand, the ESPN broadcast focused on Rojo in the final section of the game preview, just as the Boca fans were chanting: “Anyone who doesn’t jump is a traitor.”. Although the song seemed to be aimed primarily at Agustín Almendra, a former player who emerged from the Auriazul quarry and left it in poor conditions, the image of Rojo laughing with members of the team’s team cannot be missed Run was captured and disseminated, reflecting the complexity of his reunion with the Xeneize public.
The reunion came at a crucial time, as Rojo was unable to attend the previous meeting between the two teams, the 1-1 draw on August 9, as he was not qualified for the Clausura tournament. On this occasion, the semi-final did not allow for postponements and the stadium, filled with people, expressed its feelings powerfully.
The step of Marcos Rojo because Boca was characterized by ups and downs. Although he managed to increase his performance in the first half of 2025 under the leadership of Fernando Gago And Mariano Herronhis cycle has been marred by injuries and episodes of indiscipline both on and off the field. Some of the most memorable moments include sending offs in a Superclásico and in the semi-finals of the 2023 Copa Libertadores against Palmeiras, as well as a controversial statement after the last duel against River at the Monumental, situations that raised questions among fans.
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