Soccer-Gago staying on as Boca manager despite early Libertadores exit

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Qualifying round - Second leg - Boca Juniors v Alianza Lima - Estadio La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina - February 25, 2025 Boca Juniors coach Fernando Gago during half time REUTERS/Gonzalo Colini/File Photo

(Reuters) - Boca Juniors manager Fernando Gago said he has no intention of stepping down despite his side being dumped out of South America's Libertadores Cup in the second round by Peru's Alianza Lima.

Boca won the second leg 2-1 at La Bombonera late on Tuesday after losing the opener 1-0 in Peru. The Argentines then went out of the competition 5-4 on penalties.