Vasco boosted by new signings for Boca Juniors Copa Sudamericana semi-final | OneFootball

Vasco will have key reinforcements available for the Copa Sudamericana semi-final against Boca Juniors in October.

According to PaponaColina, competition rules allow the club to register centre-back Gabriel Pereira, recently signed from Copenhagen, and midfielder Alan Lescano, formerly of Argentinos Juniors, strengthening Pedro Emanuel’s squad for the decisive ties.

Forward Facundo Colidio remains ineligible for the tournament, as he is still listed on River Plate’s registration. South America’s confederation prohibits players being registered for two teams in the same edition.

The additions offer relief in preparation to face Boca. Pereira deepens central defensive options alongside Robert Renan, Carlos Cuesta and Saldivia, while Lescano can take on creative duties in midfield to supply the team’s quick forwards.

The coaching staff will need to manage Colidio’s absence in continental matches, with the number 11 restricted to Brasileirão fixtures and the decisive rounds of the Copa do Brasil.

The first leg will be played at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, with the return set for Rio de Janeiro. With minimum capacity requirements of 30,000 from this stage, the club are working to stage the second leg at the Maracanã.

A shot at the final returns the Gigante da Colina to continental contention after 15 years. The expectation is of full mobilisation in Rio to drive the team on and keep alive hopes of a first title in the 2026 season.

Source: PaponaColina

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