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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Boca Juniors kicked off the year with a 0-0 draw against Colombia's Millonarios in the Copa Miguel Ángel Russo, a friendly at La Bombonera honoring the late coach. Exequiel Zeballos missed a crucial late penalty, with the match marked more by emotion than action. Claudio Úbeda, newly confirmed as coach, led his first official game.

Boca Juniors beat Olimpia de Paraguay 2-1 in their final preseason friendly at Estadio Único de San Nicolás. Alan Velasco and Tomás Belmonte scored for the Xeneize, with an own goal by Juan Barinaga giving the early lead to the Paraguayan side. Concern mounted as Miguel Merentiel was substituted early due to physical discomfort, just a week before the Torneo Apertura opener.

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Boca Juniors will face San Lorenzo this Wednesday at La Bombonera for the 10th date of Zone A in the Apertura Tournament, a key match for both in the playoff race. The xeneize side arrives with momentum after a 3-0 thrashing of Lanús, while the Ciclón aims to reverse its recent irregular form. Boca's coach Claudio Úbeda shared an encouraging message ahead of the classic.

Boca Juniors beat Lanús 3-0 in a postponed match from date 7 of the 2026 Torneo Apertura, played at La Fortaleza. The goals were scored by Santiago Ascacíbar and Miguel Merentiel, who netted a brace. Claudio Úbeda's team ended a four-match winless streak and entered the playoffs zone.

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Boca Juniors beat Talleres de Córdoba 2-0 in the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura 2025 at La Bombonera, thanks to a brace from Miguel Merentiel. Claudio Úbeda's team overcame a tough start and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Argentinos Juniors at home. The match featured a penalty save by Agustín Marchesín and a tribute to Talleres coach Carlos Tevez.

Boca Juniors advanced in the Copa Argentina by defeating Gimnasia de Chivilcoy 2-0 in the round of 32, played in Salta. Adam Bareiro, making his debut for the team, scored both goals. The Xeneize now awaits the winner of Sarmiento and Tristán Suárez.

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni added Franco Mastantuono and Joaquín Panichelli to the squad for friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia at La Bombonera. The AFA confirmed the Zambia match on March 31 as the last before the 2026 World Cup. Mauritania's coach Aritz López Garai reacted to the game and shared his plan to stop Lionel Messi.

 

 

 

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