Boca’s likely starting XI to face Racing unveiled | OneFootball

Boca is putting the final touches on preparations for the crucial match against Racing this Sunday. The team led by Claudio Úbeda will host the Academia in the semifinal of the 2025 Clausura Tournament and is expected to field the same lineup that recently defeated Argentinos Juniors.

The idea of the Xeneize coach is to keep the same eleven who played against el Bicho and who also started in the match against Tigre. Thus, he would repeat the same starting lineup for the third consecutive match.

Úbeda would repeat the lineup for the third consecutive match.

According to today’s training session held at La Bombonera, Sifón Úbeda put the same eleven on the field: Agustín Marchesín in goal, the back four of Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, and Lautaro Blanco. In midfield: Carlos Palacios, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, and Exequiel Zeballos. Meanwhile, the attack was formed by Miguel Merentiel alongside Milton Delgado.

Therefore, unless any issues arise, Boca would repeat the same eleven for the third consecutive match for this Sunday’s clash against Racing at La Bombonera.

How Boca and Racing arrive

Boca secured its place in the semifinals convincingly. In the round of 16, they defeated Talleres de Córdoba 2-0, showing solidity and moments of good football. Later, in the quarterfinals, they eliminated Argentinos Juniors with a narrow 1-0 win, both victories achieved within regular time.

The Xeneize will be seeking a place in the Clausura Tournament final.

Racing, on the other hand, had a more challenging path to reach this stage. In the round of 16, they played a thrilling clásico against River, which was decided 3-2 thanks to a goal in the final minutes. In the quarterfinals, the challenge was even greater: after a 0-0 draw against Tigre, they needed extra time and a penalty shootout to secure qualification.

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