Xeneize, who had a poor beginning to the second half of the season, will host Belo Horizonte this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. for the first leg of the round of 16, aiming to improve the impression they left in their recent matches.
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Boca will host Cruzeiro this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at La Bombonera, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the South American Cup. The Xeneize team aims to start the tie on a positive note, which will be decided in Belo Horizonte, amid a period during which they have not displayed their best form. Below is what you need to know about the match.
The blue and gold team comes off a 1-1 draw against Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza and has not achieved the desired results or level of play in the resumption of this semester. Therefore, this match represents a significant challenge amidst a demanding series, in which the team is focused on the most crucial stages of the semester.
Regarding the squad, Diego Martínez has welcomed back Cristian Lema, which is great news as he has dealt with complications in the back line. The defender has recovered from a muscle tear and will partner with Gary Medel in defense, as Marcos Rojo is just returning from a muscle injury and is not yet at full fitness. Nicolás Figal has been placed on the bench by technical decision.
Moreover, Jabes Saralegui is set to start in midfield alongside Cristian Medina, Guillermo Fernández, and Kevin Zenón, with El Colo playing on the right flank. Edinson Cavani is expected to team up with Miguel Merentiel in attack, despite experiencing mild fever on Tuesday that prevented him from training.
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On the side of the Belo Horizonte team, they played to a scoreless draw against Atlético Mineiro in their last match and sit sixth in the Brasileirao, promising to be a tough opponent for the blue and gold. For this phase, they have recruited experienced players, such as goalkeeper Cássio, forward Kaio Jorge from Italy, and Lautaro Díaz, an Argentine forward who excelled at Independiente del Valle.
Fernando Seabra’s team finished first in Group B with 12 points and remains unbeaten in the competition to date. The squad also includes notable players like Lucas Romero, who came through Vélez, Lucas Lima, formerly of Real Madrid, and Matheus Pereira, who has a past at Sporting Lisbon.
The highlights of Lucas Silva in the Cruzeiro jersey
The probable lineup for Boca vs. Cruzeiro, for the Copa Sudamericana
Sergio Romero; Luis Advincula, Cristian Lema, Gary Medel, Lautaro Blanco; Jabes Saralegui, Pol Fernandez, Cristian Medina, Kevin Zenon; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Gimenez.
The possible starting eleven for Cruzeiro vs. Boca, for the Copa Sudamericana
Cassio; William, José, Ivaldo, Joao, Marcelo, Marlon; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva; Matheus Pereira, Alvaro, Díaz; Jorge.
Boca vs. Cruzeiro data, for the Copa Sudamericana
- Time: 21:30
- TV: DirecTV
- Stadium: La Bombonera
- Referee: Jesus Valenzuela
The history between Boca and Cruzeiro
The blue and gold team has faced the Minas Gerais team 14 times, with the results as follows:
- 5 wins for Boca
- 5 draws
- 4 victories for Cruzeiro
- Boca won the final of the 1977 Copa Libertadores
Latest: Cruzeiro 0-0 Boca, in the return leg of the 2018 Libertadores quarterfinals
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Boca Juniors vs. Cruzeiro: Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 Match Preview
Xeneize, who had a bad start to the second half, will host Belo Horizonte this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. for the first leg of the round of 16, looking to change the image they left in their last few appearances.
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With Cavani absent and Lema back, the Boca XI that Martínez tried out
Boca will host Cruzeiro this Thursday from 9:30 p.m. at La Bombonera, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the South American Cup. Xeneize will look to start off on the right foot in the tie that will be decided in Belo Horizonte amid a present that does not have the best version of the blue and gold. Below is what you need to know about the match.
The blue and gold team comes from a 1-1 draw against Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza and in the resumption of this semester, it has not achieved the expected results nor the level of play that it was able to show. This will be an important test in the middle of a demanding series in which the team is playing the most crucial part of the semester.
As for the team, Diego Martínez has recovered Cristian Lema, which is great news because he has had complications in the back line. The defender has overcome a muscle tear and will share the back line with Gary Medel, since Marcos Rojo is just coming back from a muscle injury and is not yet in the best form. Meanwhile, Nicolás Figal was relegated to the bench by technical decision.
In addition, Jabes Saralegui would be the starter in the middle of the field to complete the midfield alongside Cristian Medina, Guillermo Fernández, and Kevin Zenón. Edinson Cavani is expected to accompany Miguel Merentiel in attack, despite having a few lines of fever on Tuesday that prevented him from training.
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On the side of the Belo Horizonte complex, In their last match they tied without goals in the classic against Atlético Mineiro but is sixth in the Brasileirao and promises to be a very complex rival for the blue and gold. For this instance, They brought in experienced players, such as goalkeeper Cássio, Kaio Jorge, a forward who comes from playing in Italy, and Lautaro Díaz, an Argentine forward who stood out at Independiente del Valle.
Fernando Seabra’s team finished top of Group B with 12 points and has not lost in the competition so far. His squad also includes figures such as Lucas Romero, who came up through Vélez, Lucas Lima, ex-Real Madrid, and Matheus Pereira, with a past at Sporting Lisbon.
The best of Lucas Silva in the Cruzeiro shirt
The Probable Lineup for Boca vs. Cruzeiro in the Copa Sudamericana
Sergio Romero; Luis Advincula, Cristian Lema, Gary Medel, Lautaro Blanco; Jabes Saralegui, Pol Fernandez, Cristian Medina, Kevin Zenon; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Gimenez.
The Possible Starting Eleven for Cruzeiro vs. Boca in the Copa Sudamericana
Cassio; William José Ivaldo João Marcelo, Marlon; Lucas Romero Lucas Silva; Matheus Pereira Álvarez bare Lautaro Díaz; Seagull Jorge.
Boca vs. Cruzeiro Match Information
- Time: 21:30
- TV: DirecTV
- Stadium: La Bombonera
- Referee: Jesus Valenzuela
The History Between Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro
The blue and gold team faced the Minas Gerais team on 14 occasions, and they were divided as follows:
- 5 wins for Boca
- 5 matches were draws
- Cruzeiro won 4 matches
- Boca won the final of the 1977 Copa Libertadores
Latest: Cruzeiro 0-0 Boca, for the return leg of the 2018 Libertadores quarterfinals
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