Edinson Cavani set to start for Boca against Racing | OneFootball

The Uruguayan Edinson Cavani is set to be a starter this Friday in Boca vs Racing. The center forward would share the attack with his compatriot, Miguel Merentiel. In addition, he would wear the captain's armband due to the absence of Leandro Paredes.

The Boca squad trained for the last time this Thursday ahead of the clásico that will be played this Friday from 8:00 p.m. at La Bombonera for the sixth round of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The team's coach, Claudio Úbeda, lined up a team that will very likely start this match, with a few tweaks. El Matador would return to the starting lineup.

Úbeda changes the formation: he will play with a 4-4-2.

Agustín Marchesín was in goal and the back four remains in its setup, but not in the names. Marcelo Weigandt took the right back position instead of Juan Barinaga. The center back pairing is Lautaro Di Lollo and Ayrton Costa, while Lautaro Blanco is on the left flank.

In midfield, it is still undecided whether Gonzalo Gelini or Tomás Belmonte will play. It is almost certain that Santiago Ascacíbar will be accompanied by Milton Delgado, and probably Williams Alarcón will complete the line of four midfielders.

Úbeda bets on Cavani and Merentiel.

The double striker partnership would return with Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani, as Claudio Úbeda will once again opt for the 4-4-2, the formation most used by Sifón during his time at Xeneize.

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