BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Boca Juniors defeated Lanus 2-1 on Sunday to return to the top of the Argentine tournament.

Lucas Viatri and Walter Erviti scored for Boca, who now have 17 points, one more than nearest rivals Atletico Rafaela, and three more than Lanus.

Boca, seeking their first league title since 2008, will next face Estudiantes on Thursday.