Overview
- The Copa Argentina semifinal between Banfield and Boca Juniors is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November at 19:00 at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.
- Banfield coach Pedro Troglio told reporters he will raffle an automobile among his players if they beat Boca, using the promise to motivate an underdog side that has advanced on three straight penalty shootouts.
- Troglio also stressed the importance of VAR, saying he would prefer a good video review system to correct errors on the field.
- Boca entered the week with starters Santiago Ascacíbar and Lautaro Blanco listed as doubtful after separate, limited training sessions for a knee sprain and an instep blow and the club said final availability will follow Friday’s evaluation.
- Coaches on both sides must weigh short‑term selection against a congested schedule because the winner will face Platense in the final on 2 December and Boca also has a Copa Sudamericana final on 21 November.