Overview
- Kickoff is set for 19:00 in Argentina, with live coverage primarily on Disney+ Premium and some local carriage reported on ESPN Premium or TyC Sports Internacional depending on territory.
- Edinson Cavani (back), Carlos Palacios (knee) and Rodrigo Battaglia (Achilles tendinitis) are out, and a late omission from the squad list was Milton Giménez.
- Reporting indicates Boca will shift from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3, with Ander Herrera and Kevin Zenón expected to start, though some outlets suggest Brian Aguirre could enter the front line.
- Millonarios arrive after a 1-0 friendly loss to River Plate and traveled with Radamel Falcao, who could feature in the commemorative match.
- Boca has a second preseason friendly scheduled against Olimpia on Sunday, January 18, in San Nicolás.