The season reaches a defining moment for Boca Juniors as they enter a must-win match, hoping for favorable results elsewhere to secure a spot in the 2024 Copa Libertadores. The club’s supporters crave a strong finish to the year, knowing that a victory alone may not be enough without the right outcomes from other games. This is a day when every point on the board matters and the team must turn pressure into real progress toward the continent’s premier club competition.
As November arrives, Boca’s campaign has resembled a roller coaster ride. They lifted the Libertadores title during moments of intense anticipation, yet recent events have unsettled the club: the head coach stepped down amid a difficult period, and they were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Argentine Cup. These setbacks have not extinguished the dream of returning to the Libertadores, but earning a top league finish has become essential. For Boca, the path to 2024 hinges on consistency, tactical clarity, and a late surge in form that can reshape the season’s narrative.
What Boca needs to qualify for the 2024 Copa Libertadores
On Sunday, November 26, at 9:30 PM local time, Boca Juniors will face Godoy Cruz at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium in the final round of Zone B in the Professional League Cup. The pressure is squarely on Mariano Herrón and his squad to deliver a win that maximizes their chances of finishing among the top four in the annual table. Every goal in Mendoza could prove decisive, turning a potentially tense afternoon into a pivotal moment in Boca’s Libertadores pursuit.
BOCA CALLS
On Friday, Dario Benedetto faced ankle pain that kept him out of group training. Investigations have been conducted and no injuries have been reported, though there remains some doubt about his readiness. The coaching staff aims for him to travel to Mendoza and contribute as needed for the crucial match.
Additionally, Frank Fabra and Edison Cavani remain unavailable due to injuries. The Colombian defender is recovering from a strain to the internal lateral ligament of the right knee, while the Uruguayan striker is sidelined by a muscle issue in the left rectus femoris. Their absence adds pressure on the squad’s depth and requires careful rotation if they are not cleared in time.
THE MOUTH’S FORMATION
Boca’s possible XI: Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Nicolás Figal, Marcos Rojo, Marcelo Saracchi; Cristian Medina, Pol Fernández, Equi Fernández, Valentín Barco; Miguel Merentiel and Lucas Janson or Luca Langoni.