Ander Herrera faces stiff competition for Paredes' spot | OneFootball

In the absence of Leandro Paredes due to his call-up to the Argentine National Team, Boca is forced to change the starting lineup. The main candidate to fill the spot left by the world champion is Ander Herrera. However, there is a competitor vying for the position.

When it seemed that Ander Herrera was going to take the vacant spot due to Paredes' call-up and trip to Miami to play two friendlies in the United States with the Albiceleste, a teammate emerged who intends to make things difficult for the technical staff led by Claudio Úbeda.

Williams Alarcón seeks a chance in the starting eleven and to snatch the opportunity from Ander Herrera to play as a starter again, after having gained minutes against Defensa y Justicia and Newell’s post-injury.

Williams Alarcón during Boca's training.

The Chilean and the Spaniard will compete during the week to try to secure Leandro Paredes' position, which they will temporarily occupy against Barracas Central. The world champion is expected to return for the next match.

Date, time, and TV for Boca vs Barracas Central

El Xeneize will visit El Guapo this Saturday at 14:30 hours at the Claudio Fabian Tapia stadium. The team will continue to be led by Claudio Úbeda in the absence of Miguel Ángel Russo, who is currently undergoing home hospitalization with a reserved health prognosis.

Boca visits Barracas.

The match corresponding to the twelfth date of the 2025 Clausura Tournament will be broadcast on ESPN Premium, a channel accessed through the Football Pack.

Boca wants to stay on top

The Ribera team will try to secure the three points to remain as the leader of Zone A, a position they reached in the last round thanks to a 5-0 win over Newells. The blue and gold team is in first place due to goal difference, as they share the top with Unión, Barracas, and Estudiantes. A victory will keep them in the first position, regardless of whether Unión and Estudiantes can do the same in this round.

In terms of the overall accumulated table, Boca is second with 50 points, three points behind Rosario Central, who temporarily leads. River is third with 49 points, and these are the three teams that would be entering the Libertadores (with the caveat that the Millonario would do so in the playoffs if the regular phase ended today).

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