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·17 January 2026

Boca’s absentees for the friendly against Olimpia

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Boca finalizes details for their next preseason challenge. After completing the last training session at the Ezeiza complex, head coach Claudio Úbeda announced the list of 24 players called up to face Olimpia from Paraguay. The match, which will help further refine the team's performance, will take place this Sunday in a venue that promises a great audience turnout.

The Xeneize delegation will head to the city of Rosario, where they will set up their concentration base. The team will spend the night at the Hotel Pullman at the Casino City Center, seeking the necessary rest before moving to San Nicolás for the match. The decision to call up 24 players aims to give as many players as possible some playtime, although the list comes with significant absences that were already noticed in the previous match against Millonarios.


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The injuries.

Injuries and tactical decisions have left several important names out of this commitment. In the medical department are Edinson Cavani, Milton Giménez, Rodrigo Battaglia, and Carlos Palacios, who are recovering from various injuries and will not be risked at this stage of preparation.

Additionally, by decision of the coaching staff, the young players Sebastián Díaz Robles, Mateo Mendía, Santiago Dalmasso, and Joaquín Ruiz will also not be part of the delegation, as they will remain working in Buenos Aires. Furthermore, Mendía and Dalmasso are close to being announced as new reinforcements for Platense. Both young players will go on a one-year loan to Calamar.

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The Xeneize faces the Decano this Sunday.

The details of Boca vs Olimpia

  • Day: Sunday, January 18
  • Time: 21:00
  • Stadium: San Nicolás
  • Broadcast: Disney+ Premium

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