After qualifying for the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, Boca Juniors turns its attention to the domestic schedule, weighing the best lineup for the upcoming stretch.
With the Copa Libertadores taking center stage this season, Boca has again earned a spot among the last four after a dramatic penalty shootout against Racing in Avellaneda. Fans are already eyeing the looming semi-final clash with Palmeiras, yet the team still faces several league matches that must be resolved if it hopes to compete on all fronts.
Following a trip to Junín where the squad used substitutes and suffered a 1-0 defeat, Boca returns to La Bombonera to host Tigre. The visitors have stumbled in their last two outings and are fighting to break away from the relegation zone under new coach Lucas Pusineri, who replaced the dismissed Juan Manuel Sara. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 3, starting at 6:30 p.m.
THE BOCA CALL
No rest for the weary after the demanding clash at the Cilindro, as Boca’s squad returned to the training complex with two potential setbacks. Both Luis Advíncula and Frank Fabra reported muscular discomfort and will likely miss the game against Tigre, given that a Copa Argentina match with Almagro looms next weekend after the FIFA date break.
Another player who will almost certainly be sidelined is Valentine Boat, who, despite being on the bench against Racing, did not log playing time. With the current break easing the urgency of that match, Boat should be able to complete his rehabilitation and return to full form in time.
BOCA’S OPTIMIZED LINEUP
Once again, Jorge Almirón faces a familiar dilemma: how to manage a transfer window that brought in several high-impact additions while the established starters continue to tally minutes. The coaching staff must balance freshness with reliability, ensuring that those who started recently still have room to recover and compete for their positions.
Major questions revolve around whether the manager should rest the most worn players or keep the majority of the regulars on the field, except for Advíncula and Fabra, who are aimed at regaining fitness and form. It is a delicate act of rotation designed to sustain performance without compromising cohesion in a demanding schedule.
As Boca navigates this period, supporters can expect a careful blend of experience and new talent, with tactical flexibility and depth across the squad. The objective remains clear: advance in the Libertadores while maintaining a serious challenge in the domestic league, ensuring the club stays competitive on all fronts.