The midfielder put on the Boca jersey again at La Bombonera and had a standout performance in the 1-0 victory against O'Higgins in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs.
The 32-year-old midfielder provided a precise assist to Miguel Merentiel to score the only goal of the match, played the full 90 minutes, and received a standing ovation both before the match started and at the end.
After the match, Paredes confirmed a rumor that had circulated after the final against Spain: he played much of the World Cup with a rib injury.
"It hurt a lot at first. Then, with anti-inflammatories, I managed it," explained the former Roma and PSG player, revealing that he suffered a small fracture during the tournament.
The world champion in Qatar 2022 acknowledged that the runner-up finish still leaves a deep sadness within the Argentine squad.
