Good news for Boca: key absences for Racing ahead of the semi-final | OneFootball

Racing will be the opponent of Boca in the semifinal of the Clausura Tournament and will do so with two significant absences in its squad. The Academy will not be able to count on two players who are starters for Gustavo Costas due to being sent off in the match against Tigre.

The quarterfinal match was difficult for the team from Avellaneda to get through. As happened against River, which was decided in the final minutes, the match against Tigre was complex. It required extra time and finally penalties to seal their qualification to the semi.

Additionally, in extra time, there were two expulsions. Santiago Sosa and Gastón Martirena saw the red card and not only left the team with two fewer players but also ruled themselves out for the match against the Xeneize.

Santiago Sosa and Gastón Martirena

The right-back, Gastón Martirena, received the red card 10 minutes into the first extra time for applauding referee Andrés Merlos. The referee did not see the situation, which was pointed out by a Tigre player. Joaquín Laso was the one who informed Merlos about the player's behavior, and the referee showed him the second yellow card.

Santiago Sosa, on the other hand, also saw red due to a double booking. At 12 minutes into the second extra time, he went in with a high foot and hit an opponent, causing a blow to the face and significant bleeding, which the referee saw to determine the expulsion.

Both Santiago Sosa and Gastón Martirena will not be able to play the match against the Xeneize at La Bombonera. Sunday's match will have two significant absences for Racing Club, as both are starters for the Academy's coach.

When Boca and Racing play

The Professional League has decided that the classic for the semifinal of the Clausura Tournament 2025 will be played on Sunday, December 7. The match, which will take place at the Alberto J. Armando stadium because Boca qualified as the leader of Zone A, is scheduled to start at 7 PM.

The Xeneize will play at home for having qualified as the leader of Zone A.

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