Xeneize seeks its first title of the year as Ibarra unveils a tested lineup, with three players returning and two starting debuts that catch the eye.
Boca aims to clinch a trophy after narrowly missing the International Super Cup, where Racing prevailed. The anticipated clash in Abu Dhabi evolved into the Argentine Super Cup and will now be staged in Santiago del Estero against Patronato, the surprise Argentine Cup winners of 2022.
Xeneize arrives on the back of a 2-1 victory over Vélez in the Professional League, accumulating ten points so far. Patronato, a club that recently faced relegation to the Primera Nacional, has yet to win this season, recording three draws and one defeat. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, at 9:15 p.m., taking place at the Madre de Ciudades stadium.
THE CIRCLE OF TRENDS
Following a solid win against José Amalfitani, which featured one side reduced by Equi Fernández’s red card, Boca trained at Casa Amarilla on Sunday morning. The players who took part in the match focused on regenerative work.
On Monday, the club released the travel squad to Santiago del Estero, noting the return of injured players who are still unavailable or not listed on the bench: Rojo, Orsini, Aranda, Vázquez, Brey, Morales, de Pulpo González and Montes. The only player left out was little monkey zeballoson, who remains under medical guidance after recent surgery.
The most notable inclusion compared to the previous game is Bruno Valdez, who had been sidelined with a blow and now reappears in contention. @BocaJrsOficial
THE MOUTH’S FORMATION
With several tactical variants discussed for Santiago del Estero on Monday, coach Ibarra clarified the direction the team would take as they prepared for the final rehearsal before traveling. Some surprises were anticipated alongside these certainties.
Ahead of selections, Frank Fabra and Darío Benedetto were confirmed as replacements for Agustín Sández and Miguel Merentiel, respectively. The decision also included Sebastián Villa in the starting eleven, not as a direct replacement for Luca Langoni but as a shift where Villa came in for Martín Payero, returning the setup to last year’s 4-3-3 system.
Significant changes in personnel were evident, as Guillermo Fernández and Sergio Romero exited the setup. Pol, who had previously threatened to sit on the bench, allowed Alan Varela to take command in midfield, while Chiquito Garcia ceded the goal to Javier García in line with recent cup match practices. Facundo Roncaglia reappeared in central defense alongside Nicolás Figal, suggesting Bruno Valdez could be eased back in after a rest.
Accordingly, the projected starting XI aligns with the usual backbone used in the prior warmups: Javier García; Luis Advíncula, Facundo Roncaglia, Nicolás Figal, Frank Fabra; Ezequiel Fernández, Alan Varela, Óscar Romero; Luca Langoni, Darío Benedetto, Sebastián Villa.
ALTERNATIVES
To be confirmed.
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