Boca Juniors suffers three key absences in its first friendly

Boca Juniors is gearing up for its first friendly match of the year against Millonarios, but coach Claudio Úbeda will have to manage without three key starters. The game will take place at La Bombonera as part of preseason preparations. One of the absences stems from a last-minute decision.

Club Atlético Boca Juniors faces a challenging start to its 2026 preseason. The team, known as Xeneize, will host Colombia's Millonarios at La Bombonera for its first friendly of the year. However, head coach Claudio Úbeda will have to contend with several significant absences.

Reports indicate that three regular starters will miss this key match. One of these absences was confirmed due to a last-minute decision, complicating the initial lineup. While specific player names are not detailed, these omissions represent bad news for the Boca squad as it aims to solidify preparations for the season.

The clash with Millonarios kicks off Boca's friendlies, expected to help test formations under Úbeda's guidance. La Bombonera, the club's iconic stadium, will host the encounter, drawing attention from Xeneize fans.

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