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After a remarkable journey filled with challenges, setbacks and unforgettable moments, Leandro Paredes has emerged as one of Boca Juniors' most important figures ahead of their continental showdown against Atlético Mineiro.


The Argentine midfielder became the hero of Boca's semifinal against Vasco da Gama, scoring the decisive goal at the iconic Maracanã Stadium to avoid a penalty shootout and send the Xeneizes into the Copa Sudamericana Final.


His match-winning performance was even more remarkable considering the injury concerns that had threatened his participation in the tie.

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00:00It is an ideal moment for Leandro Paredes ahead of the Copa Sudamericana final with Boca Juniors.
00:06He emerged as the Zenaysi hero, scoring the winning goal at the Maracanã against Vasco da Gama,
00:12avoiding a penalty shootout and securing a spot in the final for the club he loves.
00:17All this after an injury that had cast doubt on his participation in the tie.
00:22Leandro Paredes is going for goal!
00:26Leandro Paredes!
00:31Would you believe it?
00:33Following the last World Cup, where he and Argentina fell in the final,
00:37and where he ended up with a severe suspension after a scuffle against Spain,
00:41the midfielder now stands as a true leader and captain,
00:45enjoying the absolute trust of his coach, Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
00:49It's hard to find words to explain what I'm feeling, what I'm living.
00:54I have only words to thank this group,
00:56for this group of people, of incredible players who are going to be able to take this club to where
01:03we deserve to be.
01:03And we believe that we are going on a good way.
01:05The next challenge is a clash with Atlético Mineiro,
01:08with the long-coveted international title for Boca Juniors on the line.
01:12It has been quite a journey, a year in which the prodigal son of the club with the largest fan
01:18base in Argentine football has been through it all.
01:25We'll see you next time.
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