Arruabarrena poised to replace Ubeda as Boca manager
Rodolfo Arruabarrena has agreed to return for his second stint as Boca Juniors head coach, replacing Ubeda. "El Vasco," who previously managed the club and has since worked in Arabian football and with Argentina's World Cup setup, is expected to finalise his arrival shortly. Only financial details and his flight to Argentina remain before the contract is signed, a deal reportedly lasting a year and a half. (1)
The timing matters. Boca sit second in the league with 30 points from 16 matches, but fan frustration is simmering after a humiliating Copa Libertadores exit and a controversial postponement of the Sarmiento fixture. Arruabarrena's return brings familiar faces back to the fold and a shot at stabilising a rocky season.
Aranda makes dream Argentina debut
Boca's 19-year-old midfielder Aranda stepped onto the pitch for Argentina's senior team and made it count. He played 15 minutes and drew praise from Lionel Scaloni, capping a meteoric rise from academy prospect to full international. Boca marked the moment on social media, and Aranda himself called it "only the beginning." (2)
The teenager has been one of the few bright spots in a difficult campaign. His bold, adventurous style has won over the Bombonera, and now he has a senior Argentina cap to his name, a genuine flicker of hope amid the gloom.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on r/BocaJuniors is a mix of cautious optimism and trademark gallows humour. The confirmation of Arruabarrena's return has fans hoping for a reset, though some can't resist pointing out that when rumours persist, there's usually truth behind them. One fan summed up the sentiment with a simple plea: "I expect the same, Román."
