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After the 1-0 victory over Universidad Católica in Chile in the Copa Libertadores, Boca returns to action in the local championship. The team managed by Claudio Úbeda will host Independiente at La Bombonera.

El Xeneize has already switched its focus from the cup, at least for a while, to concentrate on the clásico against El Rojo for the 14th round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Úbeda’s side will look to stay on the winning track and leave behind a poor run against the Avellaneda club.

This Saturday, April 11, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Alberto J. Armando Stadium, Boca will host Independiente aiming to put an end to a period of nearly nine years without a home win against this rival. All while keeping an eye on the continental competition, which they must play again four days later at the same venue.

Boca hosts El Rojo at La Bombonera.

The coach of the team from La Ribera is expected to rotate several names. One enforced change will have to be made due to Leandro Paredes’ suspension, as he picked up his fifth yellow card and cannot play in this match. In addition, he would return to the core group that played against Talleres.

The visitors, meanwhile, have an important absence: Santiago Montiel suffered a muscle tear and will not be available. However, they will once again have a key player: Matías Abaldo served his suspension and will return to the starting lineup.

Independiente, led by Gustavo Quinteros, sits eighth in Zone A with 17 points. They are 5 points off the top and are coming off a 1-0 win in the Avellaneda clásico against Racing. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats.

The last meeting between Boca and Independiente at La Bombonera.

Boca’s possible lineup

The coach has not yet decided who will start and will do so in the final training session before the match. Below is an approximate idea of what the team could look like.

Independiente’s possible lineup

The same goes for El Rojo: their coach has tried out changes and could play with a back five at La Bombonera.

All the match details

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