Boca hunt for Di Lollo’s replacement: who will face Tigre | OneFootball

With Lautaro Di Lollo suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards after the Superclásico against River, Boca Juniors coach Claudio Úbeda faces a defensive dilemma ahead of the match against Tigre, the last fixture of the regular phase of the 2025 Clausura Tournament.

The absence of the young center-back forces the Xeneize coaching staff to consider alternatives to partner Ayrton Costa in central defense. Two names stand out as the main candidates for the final match before the playoffs begin: Nicolás Figal and Marco Pellegrino.

Figal appears to be the favorite due to his experience and track record. However, his lack of playing time is a concern: he hasn't played since July 13, when he suffered a muscle injury in the draw against Argentinos Juniors. Since then, he has only played two matches this semester, one of them in the Club World Cup, where he was sent off and received a two-match suspension. That sequence pushed him down the pecking order and allowed Di Lollo to rise.

Nicolás Figal.

The other option is Pellegrino, who has more match rhythm: his last game was on August 24 against Banfield and he has made seven appearances this semester. His status as a left-footer raises a tactical question: will Úbeda dare to line up two left-footed center-backs, something uncommon in professional football?

Marco Pellegrino.

With the goal of closing out the regular phase with a win and securing a good position for the playoffs, Úbeda will have to balance experience, physical condition, and tactical compatibility. Thursday's training session will be key to finding out who will take Di Lollo's place in the clash against Tigre.

Will he go for Figal's experience or bet on Pellegrino's continuity? The question will be answered in the coming days, but what is certain is that Boca needs defensive solidity, the kind they achieved with the Di Lollo and Costa pairing to finish the regular phase with another win at La Bombonera that would leave them as the sole leader of Zone A.

When Boca will play against Tigre

Although it's not official yet, Xeneize is scheduled to play its last match of the regular phase of the 2025 Clausura Tournament on Sunday, November 16. That day, they will host Tigre at La Bombonera for matchday 16, the last game before the playoffs, a stage for which they are already qualified.

Boca will host Tigre at La Bombonera.

The kickoff time will be announced in the coming hours, but it has been decided that it will be at night. The Professional League would schedule this clash for 8:00 p.m., as it is a key match to determine the final positions ahead of the round of 16.

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