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This Thursday, Boca will host O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 32 at La Bombonera. The Xeneize, under Rodolfo Arruabarrena, will look to make their home advantage count and take a vital lead in the series.

The continental tournament stands as the main objective for the blue and gold institution this semester after the painful Copa Libertadores elimination last semester. After beating Sarmiento in the Copa Argentina, the Vasco's team begins the tie against the Chilean side at home, knowing that a week later they will have to decide their fate away from home.

Arruabarrena organized demanding tactical sessions at the Ezeiza training ground with one non-negotiable premise in his game plan. The coach wants Boca to show greater attacking flow and take complete control from the opening whistle.

To bring this footballing renewal to life, the strategist is shaking things up with structural changes in almost every line. The main idea is to speed up the transition from defense to attack, recovering the historic vertical style of the club from La Ribera. A highly aggressive and dominant approach is expected at La Bombonera.

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The continental clash is scheduled for this Thursday, July 23, starting at 9:30 PM. Expectations among Boca fans will be as high as ever whenever the team plays at home, despite the painful Libertadores elimination they suffered last semester.

Boca host O'Higgins at La Bombonera.

The main referee will be Uruguayan Andrés Matonte, an official with experience in this kind of decisive stage and someone familiar to Boca. Meanwhile, VAR will be overseen by Christian Ferreyra.

Where to watch Boca's match?

Xeneize fans who cannot make it to the Temple will have different options to follow the action live. The official TV broadcast will be carried by sports channel DSports for all its subscribers in the region.

Boca are coming off a Copa Argentina win. Photo: CA.

On the other hand, those who prefer digital platforms will be able to watch the match through ESPN on the Disney+ app. Likewise, the minute-by-minute coverage will be available on La Número 12, along with live commentary on the Boca Channel.

Boca's lineup vs O'Higgins

The starting eleven will feature major news beginning in goal, where Colombian Álvaro Montero will make his absolute debut between the posts in place of Brey. At the back, the base remains with Figal, Costa, and Blanco, but the muscle overload that sidelined Lozano forces the young Gorosito into the right flank.

In midfield lies the news Boca fans have been waiting for most: captain Paredes returns to the starting lineup. The world champion will share holding duties with Delgado, bringing his leadership to connect with the creative trio of Flores, Aranda, and a returning Villa, who comes in for Velasco.

Rodolfo Arruabarrena at the start of his second spell. Photo: Javier Martino/Prensa CABJ.

The reference point inside the opposing box will remain unchanged, reaffirming the trust placed in the team's top scorer. Uruguayan Merentiel will continue as the attacking standard-bearer, looking to make the most of the wingers' freshness.

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