Leandro Brey in line to start for Boca vs Huracán as Claudio Úbeda finalises squad | OneFootball

Leandro Brey’s involvement in goal is Boca’s only doubt on the eve of the Torneo Apertura 2026 round of 16 at La Bombonera. According to LaNumer12.com.ar, Claudio Úbeda has named a 24-player squad to face Huracán.

Questions over Brey’s availability arose after the match against Barcelona in Ecuador, where he had to be replaced. Medical tests on returning to Buenos Aires revealed a significant pelvic haematoma with fluid, and he underwent two days of intensive physiotherapy to try to be ready.

On a cold morning in Ezeiza, the coaching staff put the former Los Andes goalkeeper through a fitness test. His response was highly positive, clearing the checks, while the rest of the squad worked lightly on football tennis and small-sided drills, with Javier García in goal as a precaution.

Following that favourable progress, all signs point to Brey starting against Huracán. Úbeda has included only two goalkeepers in the final list of players in camp, which indicates confidence in Brey’s recovery, with García set to be the sole back-up on the bench if required.

The possible Boca XI is: Leandro Brey, Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Santiago Ascacíbar, Tomás Aranda, Miguel Merentiel, Adam Bareiro. Coach: Claudio Úbeda.

Source: LaNumer12.com.ar