The youngsters promoted by Claudio Úbeda set to face Tigre | OneFootball

Boca will close its participation in the group stage of the Torneo Clausura with two objectives achieved: it qualified for the round of 16 of the tournament and also for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores. For this match, Claudio Úbeda will be forced to cover some absences and protect certain players.

Lautaro Di Lollo received his fifth yellow card in the victory against River at La Bombonera, while Milton Giménez has four bookings. One more would leave him out of a playoff match, but if he doesn't receive another card, they will be cleared for the next knockout round, and this would be the final decision of Sifón.

In this context, Claudio Úbeda decided to add two players born in 2004 who are regulars in the reserve team to the squad. Mateo Mendía, a central defender, and Valentino Simoni, the top scorer of Herrón's team.

Mendia is one of the great prospects of the Xeneize youth academy.

The defender is the only one who has made his professional debut: he was a starter in the 4-2 victory against Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero on May 19, 2024. He also gained minutes in the Copa Libertadores, in the first leg against Alianza Lima in phase 2, where he replaced Williams Alarcón at the end of the match.

Simoni is the top scorer of the Reserve.

The numbers of Simoni that impressed Claudio Úbeda

The forward from Cipoletti will have a unique opportunity ahead of the match against Tigre this Sunday. With Edinson Cavani sidelined, only Miguel Merentiel and Giménez are in his position. With Milton absent and the former PSG player in doubt, he will be the first offensive option for Claudio Úbeda.

Simoni has played 31 matches between the Copa Proyección Apertura, its playoffs, and the matches for the Copa Proyección Clausura. He scored 12 goals across both competitions, making him the first choice from the youth ranks for the attack of Sifón's team.

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