Boca Juniors confirmed Sebastian Battaglia’s dismissal because the membership’s head coach after the dramatic elimination at dwelling to Corinthians within the Copa Libertadores.
Sitting eleventh after the opening month of this season’s Primera Division and snatching a 0-0 draw within the first leg, Boca have been lifeless for giant elements of the second leg at dwelling to Corinthians, earlier than their 6-5 loss on penalties on Tuesday.
Dario Benedetto notably missed two penalties, with one in common time and one other within the shoot-out, to successfully mark the tip of Battaglia’s tenure.
The 41-year-old, who coached Boca’s reserve workforce and was put in as a caretaker following Miguel Angel Russo’s dismissal final August, leaves after successful the Copa Argentina and Copa de la Liga Profesional.
Additionally spending 13 years with the membership as a participant, the membership insisted he’ll nonetheless be welcome at La Bombonera.
“Membership Atletico Boca Juniors declares that Sebastian Battaglia is not the coach of the primary soccer workforce and thanks him for his contribution all through this cycle,” the membership stated in a press release.
“Battaglia, after passing by the Reserve, took over as coach of the primary workforce and received two titles, for which your complete membership shall be eternally grateful for his work.
“Sebastian, Boca will all the time be your property. Many successes in your profession.”
