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 kicked off the 2026 Apertura Tournament with a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo Riestra at La Bombonera. Lautaro Di Lollo scored the only goal with a header in the 32nd minute of the second half, assisted by Leandro Paredes. Claudio Úbeda's side overcame injuries to start on a positive note.

Boca Juniors defeated River Plate 2-0 at La Bombonera in matchday 15 of the Torneo Clausura, with goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel. This win secured Boca's spot in the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores and positioned them as leaders of their zone. River deepened its crisis and now relies on its final match to qualify for the continental tournament.

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Boca Juniors officially announced the arrival of Santiago Ascacíbar and Ángel Romero as their first reinforcements for the 2026 season. The players were presented after completing medical checks and signing contracts. Midfielder Ascacíbar generated excitement among xeneize fans with a statement about preferring Boca over River Plate.

Polish forward Mateusz Bogusz failed to appear for Cruz Azul's first preseason day at La Noria, without club permission. The absence has triggered concerns within the team, as officials probe the reasons. Internal sources indicate it may be a strategy to push for his departure from the squad.

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Boca Juniors opened the doors of La Bombonera for the traditional December 12 celebration, a date alluding to its fans' nickname. The stadium filled with supporters enjoying a show and fireworks. Meanwhile, the club awaits decisions on its coach's future.

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