U-turn: Boca can't take away fans to Varela v Defensa y Justicia | OneFootball

Finally, Boca will not be allowed to bring away fans to the match it will play this Thursday against Defensa y Justicia at the Tito Tomaghello stadium for the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The municipality has not approved the presence of Xeneize supporters for security reasons.

After the win in the Superclásico against River at the Monumental stadium, Claudio Úbeda’s team is preparing to play away again, this time in Florencio Varela against Defensa y Justicia on matchday 16 of the local championship. When it seemed they would have the support of their fans, that will not be the case.

El Halcón president Diego Lemme confirmed the news. “The chance of playing with away fans against Boca is 100% off,” he said. The club president made it clear that it is a security decision, one he does not agree with: “The times we hosted away fans, there was never any trouble. They believe security cannot take charge of the match because of threats at schools. It’s understandable,” he added in an interview with D-Sports Radio.

The last match played 6 months ago with Boca fans in the stadium.

The initial idea was for around 3,000 Xeneize supporters to attend the match that will be played this Thursday, April 23, starting at 8 p.m., but in the end that will not be possible and the team will go to the Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium without the support of its fans.

The refusal caught El Halcón’s board by surprise, as they intended to welcome the fans of the team from La Ribera. The revenue generated for “smaller” clubs by hosting away fans is substantial, and it is an opportunity they do not want to miss. However, the municipality of Florencio Varela will prioritize security over the financial side in a complex context.

Boca goes in search of qualification

The Xeneize will be looking for 3 key points in its visit to Defensa y Justicia. It currently has 24 points in Zone A of the Apertura Tournament, and a win against El Halcón could secure its qualification for the playoffs.

Boca will go to Varela looking for a win to secure its place in the playoffs.

While also keeping one eye on the Copa Libertadores, El Sifón’s side remains among the top spots in the group, fighting to claim one of the privileged positions in order to have a competitive advantage in the next round.

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