Overview
- Coach Claudio Úbeda settled his last midfield decision, selecting Carlos Palacios over Ander Herrera for the River clash.
- Leandro Paredes returns from suspension to captain Boca, representing the only change from the win over Estudiantes, with Tomás Belmonte making way.
- The projected starters are Marchesín; Barinaga, Di Lollo, Costa, Blanco; Paredes, Delgado, Palacios, Zeballos; Merentiel, Giménez.
- Edinson Cavani is rehabbing a psoas injury and could be named among the substitutes if cleared for the concentration list.
- Milton Delgado retains his place after standout U-20 World Cup form and Rodrigo Battaglia’s injury, with Exequiel Zeballos expected to drive Boca’s attack from the flank.