Boca look for new opponent as Nacional withdraw from friendly | OneFootball

Nacional of Uruguay have withdrawn from a planned pre-season friendly against Boca, who are now seeking a replacement to keep two warm-up matches before the season begins at the end of the month.

According to LaNumer12.com.ar, the squad are in pre-season under Cluadio Úbeda at Ezeiza and the second friendly had been pencilled in for Sunday 18 January.

The game was due to be played at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás. Boca’s directors, led by Juan Román Riquelme and Marcelo Delgado, will choose a new opponent, with Olimpia of Paraguay under consideration.

The first friendly is already confirmed for Wednesday 14 January against Millonarios of Colombia at La Bombonera. That fixture will also pay tribute to Miguel Ángel Russo, with a trophy bearing the name of the coach who has managed both clubs.

Boca have also finalised several departures for players returning from loan. Lucas Brochero will join San Miguel for one year, Gabriel Aranda is set for Racing de Córdoba, and Agustín Obando will move to Atlético Rafaela. Riquelme continues to work in the transfer market.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar