Leandro Paredes, Boca's big miss for the clash v Independiente: why

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·11 April 2026

Leandro Paredes, Boca's big miss for the clash v Independiente: why

Boca Juniors is preparing for a high-voltage clash this Saturday at 7:30 PM at La Bombonera, when it hosts Independiente for Matchday 14 of the Apertura Tournament. However, Claudio Úbeda's team will have a significant absence: its captain, Leandro Paredes, will not be in the lineup.

The holding midfielder’s absence is due to two key factors:

Suspension for yellow cards: Paredes reached the yellow-card limit in the last match against Talleres in Córdoba. After picking up his fifth booking, he must serve a one-match suspension, which will make him available again just in time for the Superclásico against River at the Monumental. Strategic rotation: With an eye on the Copa Libertadores clash against Barcelona of Ecuador and the upcoming match against River, the coach decided to rest the usual starters.

Given this situation, young midfielder Camilo Rey Domenech will be tasked with taking Paredes’ place in a completely rotated starting eleven.

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Boca’s confirmed lineup:

Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Nicolás Figal, Marco Pellegrino, Malcom Braida; Tomás Belmonte, Camilo Rey Domenech, Ander Herrera; Alan Velasco; Milton Giménez and Ángel Romero.

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