After the strong impact of the death of Miguel Ángel Russo, Boca returns to action against Belgrano in La Bombonera. With Claudio Ubeda cargo, Xeneize defined the eleven resume its activity in the Closing tournament 2025.
These were difficult days for Boca and, even with a sensitized team, it was time think about football. In the middle, the duel against Barracas Central as a visitor has been suspended, on a date to be defined in the coming weeks.
The FIFA date left Xeneize without its main character and Leandro Paredes joined the group this Wednesdaywith the return of players from the Argentine national team to the country, after the double day in Miami.
The bad news of the week for Mundo Boca is linked to the confirmation of Alan Velasco’s medical reportwho will not play for the rest of the tournament. He would reappear in the starting team that will play against the Pirate Carlos Palacioswhich already He recovered from his injury and would return to the starting lineup.. The Chilean won the arm wrestling Kevin Zenon.
Additionally, the Xeneize confirmed the absence of Edinson Cavani: The Uruguayan was unable to continue training and was sent off against Belgrano. Úbeda was going to take it into account, but on Tuesday he returned to another job and two days later it was learned that he would not be able to return.
In this position, Milton Gimenezwhich is going through a solid period, will continue in duo with Miguel Merientiel facing the duel on Saturday, at 6:00 p.m., against Belgrano.
Other victims will be Miramón and Fabra, who will not continue in the club, but the one who returned to the list of concentrates is Lucas Blondelafter a few matches in Reserve. However, Juan Barinaga remains the starter at right-back.
Boca team against Belgrano
This is how Boca is formed: Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Brian Aguirre, Rodrigo Battaglia, Leandro Paredes, Carlos Palacios; Miguel Merential and Milton Giménez.
THE XI AGAINST. BELGRANO: These are the headlines from Ubeda for Xeneize’s first match after the death of Miguelo Russo.
⏰ 6:00 p.m. (Angry)
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