Boca could start the half-season in Jujuy | OneFootball

Boca’s first official challenge of the second half of the year is already starting to take shape in northern Argentina. The team from La Ribera will face Sarmiento de Junín in the Copa Argentina round of 32, in a match that would be played in the province of Jujuy.

The organizers of the country’s most federal tournament have everything lined up for the blue and gold club to return to the capital of Jujuy. The chosen venue for this crucial clash would be the 23 de Agosto stadium, home of Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy. Although the tournament authorities have yet to make a formal announcement, it is already a fact that the match will be played next July 16.

It is worth remembering that this cup match had been postponed during the first half of the season. The tight international schedule forced the Xeneize to prioritize its participation in continental tournaments, putting its run in the domestic cup on hold.

Xeneize faces Sarmiento in the Copa Argentina.

A trip to the north of the country always sparks a full-blown frenzy among the tide of Boca fans living in the nearby provinces. The stadium, which commemorates the historic "Jujuy Exodus" and also served as an international venue during the 2011 Copa América, has a capacity of 24,000 spectators, according to official figures. Most of the tickets will be allocated to Xeneize supporters.

Boca’s path in the Copa Argentina

Overcoming the obstacle posed by the Junín side will be key because in this competition there are no second chances. The match will mark the start of Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s second spell in charge of Boca, and a week later his team’s Copa Sudamericana tie will begin.

Arruabarrena makes his return debut as head coach.

The domestic tournament bracket already has a major opponent waiting in the next round. The winner of this clash in Jujuy will advance directly to the round of 16, where they will have to face Vélez Sarsfield.

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