Play-offs set: Boca’s potential opponents in the round of 16 | OneFootball

Boca continues on a strong path. The team is increasingly understanding Claudio Úbeda's instructions and executing them in each match. In the last round of the regular phase of the Torneo Clausura, they defeated Tigre 2-0 at La Bombonera, securing the top spot in Group A. They await to find out their opponent in the local championship play-offs.

Ayrton Costa and Edinson Cavani—who returned to play after two months—were the scorers of the night, which was filled with emotion in every section of the Estadio Alberto J. Armando. Moreover, despite the punishment from the Football Security Committee where Xeneize couldn't display their flags due to "excessive reception" and the celebration with the ghosts of the B in the Superclásico, La Bombonera was a celebration.

With the great victory against the Matador that leaves the Sifón Úbeda's team at the top of the zone, they must wait to find out who will finish in the eighth position of Group B. So far, Boca's opponent in the round of 16 of the Torneo Clausura, which will start next weekend, is Sarmiento. However, this Monday, there could be a drastic change.

El Verde, after a last-minute 1-1 draw against San Lorenzo, climbed to the eighth position—the last spot for the play-offs—with 20 points. But, the result of the match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Platense could change the standings of Group B and, therefore, Xeneize could have a new opponent.

The initial lineup of Boca vs Tigre.

El Lobo has 19 points. If Fernando Zaniratto's team secures three points against El Calamar, they would rise to 22 points, and as a result, Sarmiento would be eliminated in the regular phase. The team that would take the eighth and final spot for the play-offs and be Boca's opponent would be Talleres de Córdoba, which has 21 points.

Any other result in the Gimnasia match would keep Sarmiento as Xeneize's opponent in the round of 16. This is because if Mens Sana shares the points with Platense, they would reach the same line as the Junín team, but the goal difference favors the team led by Facundo Sava.

When Boca plays the round of 16

While waiting to find out who Boca's opponent will be in the round of 16 between Sarmiento or Talleres de Córdoba, the Professional Football League has announced when the decisive matches towards the Torneo Clausura title will begin.

Paredes' celebration.

The play-off matches will be played during the weekend of Sunday, November 23, and the clubs that finished better positioned in the overall table will be home in their respective stadiums. The only thing left to know is the days and times that will be published throughout the week. Additionally, a noteworthy detail is that, unlike the Torneo Apertura, in case of a tie in regular time, there will be 30 extra minutes, and if the tie persists, it will be decided by penalties.

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