Ubeda settles on his XI for Thursday
Claudio Ubeda ran his likely starting lineup in Tuesday's training session ahead of the Copa Libertadores clash against Universidad Católica on Thursday (2). This is a win-or-go-home match at La Bombonera, a place in the Round of 16 is on the line. Zeballos and Giménez are set to lead the attack, the duo tasked with breaking down Católica and carrying Boca through.
The Zeballos–Giménez partnership
With Merentiel sidelined, the Zeballos and Giménez pairing gets its biggest test yet. The two have shared the pitch before, and the numbers suggest they can click, but Thursday night at a packed Bombonera is a different beast entirely (3). Your season hinges on whether this partnership delivers under the lights.
Roldán with the whistle
Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán has been appointed for Thursday's match. Boca fans know the name well, his history with the club adds an extra layer of tension to an already charged night at La Bombonera.
Defensive shuffle
Lisandro López is dealing with a contracture, forcing a potential reorganisation at the back. Combined with the ongoing speculation around Milton Delgado, European clubs are circling, the backline is an area to watch closely when the team sheet drops.
Fan-reaktioner
The mood online is tense and impatient. Edinson Cavani's absence from the squad for Thursday has fans calling for drastic action, one supporter bluntly suggested the club should terminate his contract. Others are channeling their energy into nostalgia, with a clip of Juan Ramírez's iconic performance against River resurfacing as a reminder of what these big nights can feel like. Meanwhile, Tomás Aranda's national team call-up offers a rare bright spot in the discourse. Join the discussion
