Overview
- The match kicked off at 19:15 local time at La Bombonera, with Darío Herrera refereeing and ESPN Premium televising.
- Boca confirmed a starting XI featuring Santiago Ascacíbar’s official debut alongside Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera in midfield.
- Several Boca regulars were ruled out through injury, including Edinson Cavani, Miguel Merentiel, Alan Velasco and Rodrigo Battaglia.
- Newell’s implemented one pregame change as Walter Núñez replaced Valentino Acuña, with Matías Cóccaro leading the attack.
- Newell’s is seeking its first win of the Apertura and has not won at this venue since August 2014.