Boca's decision on Adam Bareiro after the red card v Cruzeiro | OneFootball

In the 1-0 loss to Cruzeiro on matchday three of Group D in the Conmebol Copa Libertadores, Boca forward Adam Bareiro received his first red card since joining the club after being booked twice in the first 45 minutes of the match.

As a result of the sending-off, the former San Lorenzo player will not be available for the away match against Barcelona of Ecuador on matchday four of the continental tournament, and Claudio Úbeda’s coaching staff must now make a decision regarding him ahead of the clash with Central Córdoba in the Apertura Tournament.

The reason is that the striker has four yellow cards, and if he receives one more in the match against the Ferroviario, he will reach five and will have to serve a one-match suspension, meaning he would miss the round of 16, in which the Xeneize will play at home at La Bombonera.

In this context, as Bolavip has learned, Claudio Úbeda’s intention is to field an alternative lineup against Central Córdoba. That is why Bareiro will be on the bench and could get some minutes in the second half if the match requires it.

With that in mind, everything indicates that the Paraguayan will not be in the starting lineup against the Ferroviario and will not run the risk of receiving a fifth yellow card. He will then rest against Barcelona and is expected to return to the starting XI in the round of 16 of the Apertura Tournament, on the weekend of May 8. It is worth noting that from this stage onward, yellow cards are wiped clean.

One detail to keep in mind is that the Xeneize will be looking to take all three points from this match in order to finish first in Group A and play all the knockout ties at home. In addition, they will play before Estudiantes and Vélez, so they could put pressure on them if they get a good result.

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