Boca name squad for Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

Claudio Ubeda has called up 23 players with Boca’s key match in mind as they try to reach the round of 16.

Boca already has everything ready for the crucial clash against Cruzeiro. On Matchday 5 of the Copa Libertadores group stage, El Xeneize returns to La Bombonera needing a win over the Brazilians to take a major step toward qualification. An unfavorable result this Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. would seriously complicate the situation.

Compared with the last squad he named for the loss to Huracán in the Torneo Apertura round of 16, the most important absence is Adam Bareiro. Due to a double muscle tear, the Paraguayan will miss out, and Lucas Janson takes his place in the squad.

Another significant absence is Santiago Ascacibar, who was sent off in the defeat to Barcelona in Ecuador after kicking an opponent in the head. The former Estudiantes player is unavailable, which is why Tomás Belmonte is expected to start this Tuesday at La Bombonera.

On this occasion, Ubeda decided to leave out goalkeeper Fernando Rodríguez. Although Brey and García are the two listed on the team sheet, the coach usually kept the habit of having three goalkeepers for international matches in case of any unforeseen issue. This time, there are only two.

Boca’s squad to host Cruzeiro

Boca’s possible lineup vs. Cruzeiro

Based on what he fielded in the latest training session, Boca could line up with Leandro Brey; Malcom Braida, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes; Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Ángel Romero.

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