Boca’s options for moving home matches to preserve La Bombonera | OneFootball

Boca’s leadership is urgently considering moving its home venue to preserve La Bombonera’s pitch after the recent reseeding. The problems with the field are forcing an imminent decision ahead of the next home match, against Estudiantes de La Plata, so as not to affect the team.

During the recent break for the World Cup, the blue and gold club carried out intensive reseeding work at the Alberto J. Armando stadium. However, adverse weather conditions prevented the field from settling properly for the demands of top-level competition. This issue was exposed during the Xeneize’s latest international match, setting off alarm bells within the club.

The greatest level of deterioration was evident in the strip next to the premium boxes during the clash against O’Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana round of 32. That area, which showed a greener shade than the rest of the pitch, appeared worryingly unstable, with large sections of grass coming up with little resistance.

The lighter green strip is the part where the grass was completely replaced.

Given this critical situation, the leadership organized a thorough inspection of the field together with agronomists. The absolute priority is to ensure the condition of the grass in the medium term and protect the physical well-being of the squad led by Vasco Arruabarrena. Playing under these conditions directly undermines the fluency and dynamism that the Boca side aims to impose.

The decision will have to be made against the clock, as the schedule offers no respite and the organizers require quick confirmation. The club from La Ribera is scheduled to face the La Plata side next Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. Relocating thousands of members and season-ticket holders requires complex logistics, but protecting the health of key figures such as Leandro Paredes is non-negotiable.

Boca’s alternatives for moving its home venue

To ensure the attendance of its members and season-ticket holders, the board is considering concrete options within the Autonomous City and Greater Buenos Aires. The strongest candidate in this kind of emergency is Vélez Sarsfield’s José Amalfitani stadium, a venue the club has already used under this same administration. Its capacity, good playing surface, and accessibility make it the most logical alternative. The obstacle is that El Fortín plays there two days earlier.

The affected area of La Bombonera.

Other major venues are also on the table for the relocation, such as San Lorenzo’s Pedro Bidegain and Racing Club’s Presidente Perón. Both options have the necessary capacity to safely host Boca’s massive fan base without drastic cutbacks. Finally, Huracán’s Tomás Adolfo Ducó Palace is also among the possibilities.

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