Boca Jrs. name squad with three new signings for São Paulo decider | OneFootball

Boca Juniors have wrapped up their preparations and, on the eve of the match, already announced the list of 24 players called up for the decisive clash against São Paulo, valid for the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, which takes place this Tuesday (15).

The Argentine delegation arrives in the capital of São Paulo with three new additions compared to the team that won the first match 1-0 in Buenos Aires.

The main boost in coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s squad list is the return of first-choice goalkeeper Álvaro Montero, cleared after missing the recent Argentine league fixture due to personal issues.

Another major new addition is defensive midfielder Milton Delgado, who has recovered from a thigh muscle strain. The Argentine press reports that Delgado is competing with Tomás Belmonte for a starting spot in midfield.

Full-back and midfielder Malcom Braida is also back after completing treatment for a muscle injury, giving the xeneizes more options on the bench.

Now at full strength

After using an alternative lineup in the 3-1 win over Central Córdoba in the local competition, the xeneize coaching staff will field what is considered their ideal lineup for the match at Morumbi.

Boca Juniors’ probable lineup for the showdown is: Montero; Lozano, Di Lollo, Facundo Herrera and Blanco; Santiago Ascacíbar, Leandro Paredes and Milton Delgado (Tomás Belmonte); Alan Velasco, Flores and Miguel Merentiel.

Full list of called-up players:

Match scenario

São Paulo take the field needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit suffered in the first leg. To advance in regular time, the São Paulo side must win by two or more goals. A one-goal victory for Tricolor would send the tie to a penalty shootout.

The ball rolls for São Paulo and Boca Juniors this Tuesday (15), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Morumbi Stadium.

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