Boca's ratings in the draw with Racing at the Cilindro | OneFootball

Everything good they’ve done in the Copa Sudamericana still hasn’t been replicated in the domestic league. Boca drew 1-1 with Racing on matchday six of the Clausura Tournament, at El Cilindro in Avellaneda. Miguel Merentiel scored the equalizer for the team, but the number of absences the squad will have is a concern.

Although it is a bitter result because the Xeneize are still outside the qualification zone for the next round, Vasco Arruabarrena will have to reshuffle the deck to rebuild the starting eleven due to the number of injured players he has. Tonight, Ayrton Costa and Milton Delgado did not finish the full 90 minutes and joined the blue-and-gold infirmary. Below are the ratings from Boca’s draw against La Academia.

The highlights of Boca’s draw against Racing.

Álvaro Montero (6)

He went the wrong way on the penalty taken by Marcos Rojo in the first five minutes of the match. Good save on Miljevic’s powerful shot from outside the box. Little by little, he is starting to regain confidence. He cut out a cross and launched a counterattack with a very long throw, just like against Recoleta.

Dylan Gorosito (6)

He plays like a seasoned veteran despite having only a handful of matches in a Boca shirt. He rarely ventured forward, but when he did, he reached the byline. He was key in Boca’s equalizer. He won the ball back from behind and started the counterattack. Solid defensively, he won several duels.

Nicolás Figal (5)

A good match from the former Independiente player, who had a special game because of his past. He cleared a large number of balls. He made virtually no mistakes, except for one misjudgment on a header, though he recovered in time to block the shot.

Ayrton Costa (4)

He grew into the game. He started out shaky. He was late against Ezequiel Cannavo and brought him down inside the box. After a VAR review, the penalty was awarded and La Academia took a 1-0 lead. From then on, he won several aerial duels. Near the end of the first half, he recovered, made a crucial stop, and then felt discomfort. He had to be replaced at halftime due to injury. Boca will be without him for the upcoming matches.

Lautaro Blanco (6)

As the minutes passed, he settled into the game. For much of the first half, he struggled. He had to battle Cannavo, Conechny, and Ortegoza. The three of them took turns attacking the space behind him. In the second half, he stopped suffering. Going forward, he was a key piece as in every match. He was composed and intelligent.

Camilo Rey Domenech (6)

He had to play the Leandro Paredes role. Far from the line-breaking passes the captain is known for, the youngster fulfilled the function of being the team’s holding midfielder. He won back several balls and constantly made himself available as the hub of every attack.

Milton Delgado (6)

Very active. Not only was he a big help in the defensive area alongside Rey Domenech, as he usually is in every contest, but he also dared to push forward and get involved offensively. He tried a few shots on Racing’s goal. He offered himself as an option in the final third.

Santiago Ascacibar (5)

Of the three midfielders, he was the one with the most attacking involvement. He got into the box. He created play and was an option when linking up with Aranda. He had a sensational chance against Cambeses. He chipped it over the goalkeeper, but it was cleared off the line.

Tomás Aranda (7)

One of the team’s best. He was always available to start attacks. He dropped deeper to receive and face the opposing goal. Every time he had the ball at his feet, he thought about attacking and beating defenders. He played and made others play. A difference-maker.

Leonel Flores (6)

Pure speed. Like an arrow. Every time he found space in Racing’s defense, he attacked it and looked dangerous. Whenever he had the ball at his feet, it created an important chance for Boca. He delivered a sensational pass for Merentiel to level the score.

Miguel Merentiel (7)

Third consecutive goal. During the 77 minutes he was on the pitch, he did not stop running for a single second. He moved all across the front line, putting in a huge physical effort. When he received the ball from Flores, he got a bit tangled up, then composed himself, cut inside, and finished with class past Cambeses for the 1-1. Just like against Recoleta, he finished from high to low. A great goal from La Bestia, who reached 60 goals for Boca.

Facundo Herrera (6)

In his second match in the blue-and-gold shirt, he showed a lot of personality. He had to play the entire second half because of Costa’s injury. He battled, put himself about, and kept it simple. Rather than complicating things with line-breaking passes, he chose to play it safe. Near the end, he won the ball back inside the box and played his way out with class.

Tomás Belmonte (4)

He started actively, but lost influence. He looked to get into the box and be an option for passes. He was late and injured Ignacio Rodríguez.

Sebastián Villa (3)

The Colombian came on with the aim of using his speed against Racing’s tired defense, but he struggled to beat his marker. He could not win a single duel. His intentions were always read. Boca’s worst player.

Alan Velasco (5)

He always looked to connect with the midfielders to create danger. On the counterattacks, he was rarely picked out as the receiver.

Enner Valencia (4)

He still has not managed to settle into the team. He tracked back at full speed to win the ball. At the end, he had the chance to give Boca the win: his shot went just wide and then he miscued another effort.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena (5)

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s coaching staff. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

The changes he had to make were forced by injuries. The team responded to Racing’s early blow and showed character. They pushed for the equalizer and had several chances to take all three points. He made changes, but they could not break the deadlock. Since returning to Boca, he has 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 defeat.

Keep reading:

Arruabarrena after the draw: the injured players and the search for another signing

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s decision with the squad after the draw against Racing

When Boca play again after drawing against Racing

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