Boca on alert: the player Cruzeiro lose for the La Bombonera clash | OneFootball

Good news for Claudio Úbeda: Boca takes note ahead of the decisive Copa Libertadores group stage clash, because in a highly competitive group, Cruzeiro will be without one of its attackers in Buenos Aires.

The 20-year-old Ecuadorian winger, Keny Arroyo, was sent off in the draw against Universidad Católica played in Chile, which ended 0-0. As a result, he is a confirmed absentee for the upcoming Group D match.

During that fourth-round match, the attacker played an active role for the Brazilians. However, in the opening moments of the second half, Arroyo committed a hard foul by stomping on Fernando Zuqui. Despite his repeated appeals asking for VAR, the referee showed him a straight red card.

This strict disciplinary measure marks the winger’s second consecutive sending-off, after receiving the same punishment against Atlético Mineiro. This directly impacts the Brazilian side’s planning for its imminent visit to our country. They are awaiting CONMEBOL’s official ruling to find out whether the suspension will be for one or two matches. What is certain is that he will not be available for the game at Alberto J. Armando Stadium.

The same goes for the Xeneize, who will be without Santiago Ascacibar, who received the same card in the match against Barcelona SC in Ecuador. With the midfielder, they are also waiting to see what the Disciplinary Unit decides, because it could be more than a one-match suspension.

Santiago Ascacibar will not be able to play in the match against Cruzeiro.

Boca hosts Cruzeiro in a key match

The crucial match corresponding to the fifth round of Copa Libertadores Group D is scheduled for next Tuesday, May 19. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. Argentina time, and it will be played at La Bombonera. This highly anticipated clash is vital because of how tight the group standings are.

Boca will be looking for revenge.

Following the recent results, Universidad Católica and Cruzeiro share the temporary lead with seven points, while the Ribera side trails them with six. Getting a win at home is a top priority in order to overtake the team from Belo Horizonte in the standings. That way, they would go into the final matchday depending on their own results to advance to the round of 16.

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