Boca visits Newell’s this Saturday, from 5 p.m. within the 13th date of Professional Football League Cup. It’s a crucial match for both clubs’ aspirations, as Leprosy are two points above Xeneize. It will be broadcast on television TNT Sports.
It is a decisive match because Rosario’s team is third in Zone B with 21 points, while Ribera’s team is fifth with 19 points, but with a game less. Boca must win to enter the qualifying zone for the quarter-finals and Newell’s must maintain their advantage if they want to reach the final match without worries.
The last time they faced each other was in November 2023 in La Bombonera. In that duel, the Xeneize won 1-0 with a goal from Miguel Merentiel.
How the teams get to Saturday’s duel
Newell’s arrives after beating Sarmiento 2-1 in Junín in a controversial match, where the leprosy ended with 10 players on the pitch. Furthermore, with the victory they managed to enter the top four that access the final phase and are unbeaten in five matches without defeat. Those led by Mauricio Larriera will not be able to count on the Uruguayan Rodrigo Fernández in the middle of the field, given the red card against Verde de Junín.
For its part, Boca comes from a trip through Bolivia and drew 0-0 against Nacional de Potosí in the debut of the Copa Sudamericano 2024. In the local tournament, Xeneize arrives by beating San Lorenzo 2-1 in La Bombonera. Diego Martínez’s men will not be able to count on their current goalscorer, Edinson Cavani, who is suffering from physical discomfort and will not be part of the team that will travel to Rosario.
Possible team formations
Newell’s: Rodrigo Macagno; Armando Mendez; Gustavo Velázquez; Leonel Vangioni; Angelo Martino Girolamo Cacciabue; Julian Fernandez; Misael Jaime; Esteban Fernandez; Francisco González and Juan Ramírez. Coach: Maurizio Larriera
Mouth: Leandro Brey; Luis Advincula; Cristian Lema; Marcos Rosso; Lautaro Bianco; Equi Fernandez; Pol Fernandez; Christian Medina Kevin Zeno; Luca Langoni and Miguel Merentiel. DT: Diego Martinez.
Newell against Boca for the Professional League Cup: where to watch live and match data
- Now: 17
- TV: TNT Sports
- Referee: Facundo Tello
- stadium: Marcelo Bielsa
Source: Clarin
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