Tomás Aranda beaming after Boca’s thrashing of Lanús | OneFootball

Tomás Aranda was the starter and the standout figure tonight as Boca won, thrashed, and impressed. The Xeneize returned to winning ways after four matches and three consecutive draws. They defeated Lanús 3-0 at La Fortaleza in Matchday 7 of Zone A of the Torneo Apertura, which had been rescheduled because the Granate played and won the Recopa Sudamericana.

Since his absolute debut for the Xeneize against Estudiantes de La Plata at UNO, he surprised all the fans with his flashes of quality and great football. After several matches coming off the bench and performing well, tonight was his moment of glory. He took charge of the team, became the playmaker, and the main protagonist for Boca.

Tomás Aranda played a great match in his first start. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Aranda never shied away. Every time he had the chance, he drove forward, with the ball glued to his foot, he got past opponents and sought to connect with all the forwards and midfielders. He had a clear chance to score with a powerful left-footed shot that Nahuel Losada saved in two attempts.

After Claudio Úbeda's team secured the victory, the 18-year-old was chosen as the man of the match, receiving applause from the 10,000 fans who accompanied the team to La Fortaleza and showed all his happiness for the game. “Things weren't going well. And luckily, in this match against a good opponent, we managed to score the goals, which is the most important thing,” said the young midfielder in an interview with “ESPN.”

Merentiel's Advice for Tomás Aranda

At 18 years old and in his first season with the professional squad, Tomás Aranda quickly began to grow and become one of Claudio Úbeda's chosen ones to be in Boca's starting eleven. Despite his young age, he receives support from all the team's leaders. Not only from Leandro Paredes, who praised him in the last match, but also from Miguel Merentiel.

The Xeneize clearly dominated against Lanús. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

The Uruguayan forward, who scored twice and finished the match as captain after Paredes' exit, spoke about the young player's current form. “He is adapting, he has players of great stature around him who will advise him very well. He must continue with humility and hard work, as that is what leads to success,” highlighted La Bestia.

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