Leandro Paredes, Boca’s big miss for the derby v Independiente: why

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·11 April 2026

Leandro Paredes, Boca’s big miss for the derby v Independiente: why

Boca Juniors is getting ready for a high-voltage clash this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at La Bombonera, when they host Independiente on Matchday 14 of the Apertura Tournament. However, Claudio Úbeda’s team will be missing a key player: captain Leandro Paredes will not be part of the squad.

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

Suspension for yellow cards: Paredes reached the booking limit in the last match against Talleres in Córdoba. After picking up his fifth yellow card, he must serve a one-match suspension, making him eligible again just in time for the Superclásico against River at the Monumental. Strategic rotation: With one 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, youngster Camilo Rey Domenech will be tasked with replacing Paredes 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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