Boca cleared to take away fans to Varela for Defensa y Justicia clash | OneFootball

Incredible but true, Boca will be allowed to bring away fans to the match it will play this Thursday against Defensa y Justicia at the Tito Tomaghello stadium for the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The municipality initially refused to allow the presence of Xeneize supporters for security reasons, but it will ultimately provide the guarantees needed for the game to go ahead.

After the victory in the Superclásico against River played at the Monumental stadium, Claudio Úbeda’s side is getting ready to play away from home again, this time in Florencio Varela against Defensa y Justicia on matchday 16 of the domestic tournament. After several twists and turns, Xeneize fans will finally be able to attend.

Úbeda’s team visits Varela.

This morning, Halcón president Diego Lemme had said: “The chance of playing against Boca with away fans is 100% off,” he stated. The Halcón chief clarified that it was a security decision, one he does not agree with: “The times we hosted away fans there were no problems at all. They believe security can’t take charge of the match because of threats at schools. It’s understandable,” he added in an interview with D-Sports Radio.

After his radio remarks, the Halcón president met with local authorities and, after several hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached so that Boca fans will finally be able to attend the match. Around 3,000 tickets will be available for supporters who want to back the Sifón’s team.

Defensa’s statement

After the meeting, the club issued an official statement through social media: “We inform you that the match vs. Boca Juniors will be played with away fans. We thank the mayor of Florencio Varela, Andrés Watson, for reconsidering the club’s request and making it possible. As always, thank you for your support and for staying close to the club and its people.”

As a result, the match to be played this Thursday, April 23, from 8 p.m. at the Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium, will have the support of Xeneize fans, who will surely sell out the tickets made available.

Boca goes in search of qualification

The Xeneize will be looking for 3 key points in its visit to Defensa y Justicia. It currently has 24 points in Zone A of the Apertura Tournament, and a win against the Halcón could secure its qualification for the playoffs.

Boca will go to Varela in search of a win to secure its place in the playoffs.

While also keeping one eye on the Copa Libertadores, the Sifón’s side remains among the top spots in the group, fighting to claim one of the privileged positions in order to have a competitive advantage in the next round.

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