Leandro Brey had tests: will he make the match against Huracán? | OneFootball

Leandro Brey underwent medical tests after the fateful night in Ecuador. The Boca goalkeeper had to be substituted 20 minutes into the first half against Barcelona after taking a heavy blow to the pelvis.

This morning, already back in Buenos Aires with the rest of the team, the 23-year-old goalkeeper underwent tests to determine whether there was an injury, as the pain persisted throughout the night during the return trip from Guayaquil.

Fortunately, the test results came back positive and showed that he does not actually have an injury. The stability of the joint was confirmed, ruling out a possible fracture, which had initially been feared.

Leandro Brey lasted 20 minutes on the pitch.

Although the tests ruled out an injury, Leandro Brey has a severe hematoma in the pelvis with a lot of fluid buildup, which is causing him pain. For now, his availability for the match Boca will play this Saturday against Huracán in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament remains uncertain.

To recover from this hematoma, the natural and recommended timeframe is approximately 15 days, but Xeneize does not have that much time to wait for him. In the coming hours, it will be evaluated whether he can receive an injection so he can play, or whether they will choose to field his backup to avoid taking risks.

If Leandro Brey can't make it, who will start in goal?

The replacement is the same one who came on in Ecuador: Javier García is ready to start if it is confirmed that the former Los Andes goalkeeper will not be fit in time. The experienced keeper’s backup will be young Fernando Rodríguez, who has yet to make his first-team debut.

García would replace Brey in goal if he can't make it.

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