Boca’s possible lineup to play vs Cruzeiro for Copa Sudamericana 2024

In the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, Boca faced Cruzeiro in the first leg at La Bombonera at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, and beat them 1-0, with a goal from Edinson Cavani, in one of the key matches of the semester. Then they faced San Lorenzo, in one of the classics of the Argentine Professional League, and beat them 3-2. Now they have to face the Brazilians again, as visitors. We review the possible lineups.

Brazil lost its unbeaten streak in the competition after a first stage in which it was the leader of Group B with 12 points from three wins and the same number of draws.

In the Brasileirão, they are seventh with 37 points, in the Sudamericana 2025 zone they are already nine behind the leader Botafogo after tying last weekend against Vitória 2 to 2.

Regarding the eleven that played in the first leg at La Bombonera (all substitutes played against San Lorenzo), the coach was going to make just one change. Those who would return to the team after having rested are: Luis Advincula, Lautaro Blanco, Guillermo Fernandez, Cristian Medina and Cristian Lema. Edinson Cavani was also going to join, but he suffered a torn muscle.

The one targeted to replace him would be Milton Giménezwho has just scored goals against Ciclón and Guapo and usually acts as a replacement to accompany Miguel Merentiel.

The question is whether Gary Medel will remain or Agustín Martegani will appear.with a good start in the first match. Everything indicates that captain Marcos Rojo will return to the back line after having played 45 minutes against Ciclón following a period of inactivity due to a muscle injury, although he did not perform well.

MOUTH: Sergio Romero; Gary Medel or Agustin Martegani, Cristian Medina, Pol Fernandez, Kevin Zenon; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Gimenez.

CRUZEIRO: Cassio; William, Zé Ivaldo, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki Bruno; Walace, Matheus Henrique, Lautaro Díaz, Matheus Pereira, Alvaro Barreal; and Kaio Jorge.