La Número 12
·20 August 2025
Will Leandro Paredes face Banfield? Latest on his injury concern

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·20 August 2025
Leandro Paredes provided one of the significant updates from the double training session that Boca's squad completed at the Ezeiza complex. The world champion ended the match against Independiente Rivadavia with discomfort, but fortunately, he could be available for the next match against Banfield.
In addition to the good news from Ander Herrera, Leandro Paredes also reassured the coaching staff led by Miguel Ángel Russo. The midfielder trained normally in both the morning session, where gym work was done, as well as in the evening training where there was ball contact.
Paredes was part of the football practice in reduced spaces that the coach diagrammed and left behind the conjectures that were made about the muscle overload with which he ended the match against the Mendoza leprosy that ended 3-0 in favor of Xeneize, where he put an end to the worst streak in the club's history.
The world champion will be a starter against Banfield.
Thus, Leandro Paredes is a fixture in the midfield to play against Taladro and would again be accompanied by Rodrigo Battaglia making a double five. The coach must define his companions; Brian Aguirre could repeat, but the Chilean Carlos Palacios would leave for the entry of Alan Velasco. Everything will be finalized in the formal football practice that will be held this Thursday at La Bombonera.
The Professional Football League confirmed all the details of the clash between Boca Juniors and Banfield, corresponding to the sixth round of the Clausura Tournament. The match will be played on Sunday, August 24 at 6:15 p.m. at the Alberto J. Armando stadium, better known as La Bombonera.
Paredes, immovable.
The refereeing trio will be headed by Nicolás Lamolina, who will be accompanied by Juan Mamani and Hugo Páez as assistants. Juan Pafundi will officiate as the fourth referee, while the VAR system will be in charge of Silvio Trucco and Laura Fortunato. The broadcast will be handled by TNT Sports, available exclusively to those who have the Football Pack.
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