Boca confirm XI for Platense as Arruabarrena makes two changes | OneFootball

Boca Juniors have confirmed their starting XI with two changes for tonight’s trip to Platense, aiming to take all three points.

Kick-off is at 21:15 at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in the fifth round of the Torneo Clausura. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena has opted for tweaks rather than wholesale rotation, altering the side that started against Recoleta.

Marco Pellegrino comes in for Ayrton Costa at centre-back, partnering Lautaro Di Lollo in front of goalkeeper Álvaro Montero. The switch is intended to deal with Platense’s aerial threat at a traditionally awkward venue.

In attack, Sebastián Villa returns to the line-up from the start in place of Miguel Merentiel, joining promising forward Leonel Flores.

The midfield remains unchanged, led by Leandro Paredes with Santiago Ascacíbar and Milton Delgado, and Tomás Aranda adds drive. Full-backs Leandro Lozano and Lautaro Blanco will be tasked with defending and supporting attacks.

Boca’s XI is Montero, Lozano, Di Lollo, Pellegrino, Blanco, Ascacíbar, Paredes, Delgado, Aranda, Flores and Villa.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar

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