Overview
- Miguel Merentiel asked to be substituted after 15 minutes and was replaced by Lucas Janson in the friendly against Olimpia in San Nicolás.
- The broadcast reported a precautionary exit with discomfort in the right calf after similar issues in the prior game against Millonarios.
- Coach Claudio Úbeda said Merentiel felt a knock and that medical tests scheduled for the following day will determine the severity.
- Boca beat Olimpia 2-1 with goals from Alan Velasco and Tomás Belmonte, closing preseason with a win.
- Boca opens the Torneo Apertura on January 25 against Deportivo Riestra at La Bombonera, with Úbeda noting the team is recovering center-forwards and needs everyone available.