Boca review defence after Unión draw, changes likely vs Instituto | OneFootball

The coaching staff of Claudio Úbeda appreciated the team's performance but raised alarms about the recurring defensive errors in recent matches.

Internally, they acknowledge that the team showed moments of better collective functioning and a greater intention to play, in line with what was seen in previous matches. However, the defense was once again under scrutiny, a sector that does not fully convince. There are recurring mismatches that allow opponents to create situations easily. This fragility was exposed not only against Unión but also in recent matches.

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The right-back position, the most concerning

Marcelo Weigandt has been a starter in recent matches, but with very inconsistent performance that always leaves him in doubt, and the match against "Gloria" will be no exception. Against San Lorenzo, he is one of those responsible for the goal, as the play started in that sector, and at the "15 de Abril" he had to mark Mateo Del Blanco and Julián Palacios, who did not make the night easy for him.

Juan Barinaga appears as an alternative. The former Belgrano de Córdoba player has recovered from an injury and could return to the coaching staff's consideration.

The central defenders also under analysis

The doubts are not limited to the right-back. The central duo formed by Lautaro Di Lollo and Ayrton Costa has also started to be evaluated. Both finished 2025 with continuity and a good level, but they have been experiencing very inconsistent performances. There is a lack of coordination and decisions that have exposed the team in several plays.

For now, Úbeda maintains the duo, although he does not rule out changes, as he considers giving a chance to the young Pellegrino, who is closely following Costa. In this scenario, Nicolás Figal and Marco Pellegrino appear as options, having responded well when given the chance to play.

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Blanco, the only undisputed position

Within this defensive analysis, there is a clear exception: Lautaro Blanco is one of the most reliable in the backline, and his position at left-back is not in question. He performs well, firmly, and advances when there is space, being the best Úbeda has in a worse scenario.

While the team tries to consolidate an improvement in collective play, at Boca, they understand that the next step is to organize the defense.

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