Boca Juniors
, in a strange context, with an interim coach like Mariano
Herrón, although with the conviction of always being the protagonist, began his journey in the
Copa Libertadores
as a visitor to
Monagas Sport Club
, in Venezuela, in a Group F match.
The team led by Mariano Herrón ended the first half with 10 players due to the expulsion of Bruno Valdéz, after a flat iron to Fernando Basante when he was heading to the Boca area.
Until then, the Argentine team had been close to opening the scoring, but wasted opportunities due to a lack of resolution or the good reaction of goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.