The Club World Cup debut of Boca Juniors was anything but quiet. A dramatic 2–2 draw against Benfica at Hard Rock Stadium set off a wave of celebration, frustration — and controversy — among the Argentine faithful.

And if the football was intense, the post-match reaction from Boca fans was even more fiery.

All eyes on the referee

While many supporters praised the team’s fighting spirit, others pointed fingers. At the center of their outrage: the Mexican referee in charge of the match.

"The ref was favoring the other team — he didn’t like Boca," one fan told beIN SPORTS. Another doubled down: "It wasn’t a penalty. He robbed us."

Some even went a step further, tying it to a broader sentiment: "Ever since Maradona did his victory lap in Mexico, they’ve hated Argentinians. Mexicans don’t like us — I don’t know why."

From rage to love: “This is Boca”

Despite the tension, the passion never wavered. Fans came from all over the world, some even saying “we left everything to be here.” And even in the face of a draw, the stands turned into a party.

"This is Boca — we cry, we celebrate, we follow them everywhere. Look how we filled the stadium!" one fan shouted proudly.

Another summed it up with a smile: “Win or lose, this is the Republic of La Boca. A carnival in the good times — and even more in the bad.”

Boca's global madness hits Miami

The atmosphere around the team was electric. Outside the stadium, drums, flags, and chants transformed Miami into a slice of Buenos Aires. From heartbreak to pure joy, Boca fans proved once again why they’re known as some of the most passionate in the world.

Their next Club World Cup match will be decisive — but if this was only the beginning, the Boca madness is just getting started.