Boca host Huracán at La Bombonera for a place in the Apertura quarters | OneFootball

The Xeneize will look to put the Copa Libertadores setback behind them and move on in the domestic tournament. Facing them will be a Globo side that comes in more rested and hoping to pull off an upset.

Boca Juniors will host Huracán this Saturday from 7:00 PM at La Bombonera, in the round of 16 of the Torneo Apertura. The match will be officiated by Pablo Echavarría and will determine one of the teams advancing to the next stage of the competition.

The team coached by Claudio Úbeda comes in bruised after a 1-0 defeat against Barcelona Sporting Club in Guayaquil in the Copa Libertadores group stage. That result left the Xeneize in third place in Group D and seriously hurt their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.

However, their current form in the domestic tournament is very different. Boca have not lost since February 8 and have put together three straight away wins. With 30 points, they finished second in Zone A, just behind Estudiantes de La Plata, who collected 31 points. Because of that, they will have the advantage of playing much of the playoffs at home.

The team’s main doubt concerns Leandro Brey’s physical condition. The goalkeeper suffered a heavy blow to the ribs against Barcelona, although tests ruled out an injury. If he responds well physically, he will start; otherwise, Javier García will take his place in goal.

For their part, Huracán come in more rested, as they are not playing in international competitions during 2026. Diego Martínez’s team is coming off a scoreless draw against Racing Club and finished seventh in Zone B with 24 points.

El Globo had an inconsistent campaign in the opening phase, with five wins, seven draws, and four losses. They are also on a three-match winless run, after drawing with Tigre, losing to Argentinos Juniors, and drawing with Racing. Away from home, they have one win, six draws, and just one defeat.

Boca’s probable lineup

Leandro Brey or Javier García; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Santiago Ascacíbar, Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Adam Bareiro.Coach: Claudio Úbeda.

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