Boca Juniors are set to play Huracán in the Torneo Apertura, but the match comes after a Copa Libertadores game against Barcelona, raising concerns about the team’s fitness.
Brey to Start in Goal
Doubts arose about Boca’s goalkeeping situation after Leandro Brey left the match against Barcelona with pain. There were questions about whether he would be fit for the match against Huracán. The coaching staff have shown confidence in Brey, and he will start. Javier García, who recently played his first minutes in two years, will be on the bench.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Two important midfielders have been given medical clearance, providing a boost for the team. A Paraguayan forward returns to the starting lineup after missing the last two matches.
Boca’s possible lineup is: Leandro Brey; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacibar, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel, Adam Bareiro. Claudio Ubeda is the coach.
Huracán’s possible lineup includes: Hernán Galíndez, Lucas Blondel, Fabio Pereyra, Máximo Palazzo or Lucas Carrizo, César Ibáñez; Facundo Waller, Leonardo Gil; Thaiel Peralta, Óscar Romero, Oscar Cortés or Juan Bisanz; Jordy Caicedo. Diego Martínez is the coach.
Recent Form and Context
Boca are coming off a strong first phase where they finished second in their group with 30 points, remaining undefeated in the league for 12 matches. They have gone undefeated at La Bombonera this season and are considered favourites to progress.
However, the team is dealing with fatigue from the Copa Libertadores, where they recently lost to Barcelona of Ecuador. Huracán qualified for the round of 16 after finishing seventh in their group with 22 points. Huracán have not won in their recent matches. Their last match was a goalless draw against Racing.
Apertura Clash After 12 Years
This match marks the first time in 12 years that Boca and Huracán have met in a knockout match. Huracán reached this stage after an irregular campaign that saw them finish with 22 points.
- Boca finished second in their group with 30 points.
- Boca had a 12-match unbeaten run in the league.
- Huracán finished seventh in their zone with 22 points.
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.