Boca back in training with good news ahead of Vélez clash | OneFootball

With good news, the Boca Juniors squad returned to work after Monday's rest day following their victory over Newell's Old Boys at La Bombonera. The team led by Claudio Úbeda welcomed two players back to training as they set their sights on the next objective: Vélez Sarsfield.

El Xeneize had the day off after their 2-0 win over the Lepra from Rosario at home. With a long week ahead, the head coach received two pieces of good news as Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel were able to train normally.

The Matador played football with the players who logged less than 45 minutes against Newell’s, facing a team of youth players. His compatriot, meanwhile, completed physical work with the rest of the group. It’s worth noting that, as usual, the starting players did recovery work.

Úbeda’s team will be looking for their third win in the championship.

Both the Matador and the Beast could reappear next Sunday in Liniers against Vélez. Whether Sifón Úbeda includes them in the squad list will depend on how they continue to recover from their respective injuries.

Cavani is looking to put behind the lower back pain that has kept him out of all matches so far in 2026, while Merentiel is working to recover from the muscle tear he suffered in the friendly against Olimpia played in San Nicolás.

Everything set for Boca vs Vélez

The Professional Football League has released all the details for the match between both teams this Sunday, February 8, starting at 22:15 at the José Amalfitani stadium in Liniers.

El Xeneize visits Liniers this Sunday.

The main referee for the match will be Nazareno Arasa, assisted by Facundo Rodriguez and Miguel Savorani. The fourth official will be Maximiliano Macheroni, while Nicolás Ramírez and Javier Delbarba will be in charge of VAR.

On another note, the chosen broadcaster for this match, corresponding to the fourth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament, will be TNT Sports Premium. Access to this channel is available by subscribing to the Pack Fútbol.

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