22/08/2024 17:20hs.
Boca is preparing for the most important match of the semester. This Thursday, Xeneize will face Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte for the rematch of the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. Diego Martínez’s men managed to win by the minimum margin at La Bombonera thanks to a goal from Cavani (who is out for the return match due to a muscle problem) and will now try to maintain that difference to get into the last eight of the tournament. At Olé, we tell you all the details of this match: date, time, broadcast, possible formations and more.
This is how Cruzeiro arrives for the match against Boca
The Brazilian team, led by Fernando Seabracomes to this match after a 2-2 draw against Vitoria in the Brasileirao. Cruzeiro took control of Group B of the Copa Sudamericana, with 12 points, which made them finish above Ecuador’s U Católica and avoid playing in the round of 16. Now, the team from Belo Horizonte must reverse the defeat they suffered in the first leg against Xeneize.
Last games of Cruzeiro
- Vitoria 2 – 2 Cruzeiro | August 19, 2024 | Brazilian Championship
- Boca Juniors 1 – 0 Cruzeiro | August 15, 2024 | Round of 16, Copa Sudamericana
- Cruzeiro 0 – 0 Atlético Mineiro | August 10, 2024 | Brazilian Championship
- Cruzeiro 1 – 2 Fortaleza | August 5, 2024 | Brazilian Championship
- Botafogo 0 – 3 Cruzeiro | July 27, 2024 | Brazilian Championship
Cruzeiro tied 2-2 against Vitoria, away from home.
This is how Boca arrives for the match vs. Cruzeiro
For its part, the Xeneize of Diego Martinez The team from Ribera, which finished second in Group D of the Sudamericana behind Fortaleza, beat Independiente del Valle in the playoffs and will now seek to maintain the advantage gained at La Bombonera to advance to the next phase.
However, the scorer of the first leg goal will not be present in Brazil. We are talking about Edinson Cavani, who at the end of Tuesday’s training session suffered a new muscle injury, this time in the soleus, which will take him out of the rematch. Without a doubt, a very tough loss for Boca, who will face this important match without their top scorer.
Cavani, a painful loss for Xeneize. Photo: Fernando de la Orden.
Boca’s latest matches
- Boca Juniors 3 – 2 San Lorenzo | August 18, 2024 | Argentine Professional League
- Boca Juniors 1 – 0 Cruzeiro | August 15, 2024 |, Round of 16, Copa Sudamericana
- Independiente Rivadavia 1 – 1 Boca Juniors | August 10, 2024 | Argentine Professional League
- Boca Juniors 1 – 1 Barracas Central | August 4, 2024 | Argentine Professional League
- Boca Juniors 3 – 0 Banfield, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Argentine Professional League
- Instituto 0 – 0 Boca Juniors, Sunday, July 28, 2024 | Argentine Professional League
Last meetings between these teams:
- Boca Juniors 1 – 0 Cruzeiro | August 15, 2024 | Round of 16, Copa Sudamericana
- Cruzeiro 1 – 1 Boca Juniors | October 5, 2018 | Copa Libertadores
- Boca Juniors 2 – 0 Cruzeiro | September 20, 2018 | Copa Libertadores
Kevin Zenón and William de Asevedo (EFE)
What time does Cruzeiro vs. Boca play?
The match will be played Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. (Argentine time) at the Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte.
Schedule for Cruzeiro vs Boca, according to each country:
- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay: 9:30 p.m.
- Mexico: 18:30hs
- Colombia, Ecuador, Peru: 19:30hs
- Paraguay, Chile, Venezuela, Bolivia: 20:30hs
Where to watch Cruzeiro vs Boca live?
The match will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed on Disney+ and DGO. You will also be able to follow the minute-by-minute on the Olé website, as always.
The referees of Cruzeiro vs Boca
- Referee: Wilmar Alexander Roldan Perez
- Assistant referee 1: John Alexander Leon Sanchez
- Assistant referee 2: Jhon Alejandro Gallego Arango
- Fourth referee: Carlos Andrés Betancur Gutiérrez
- VAR: Juan Lara
- VAR Assistant: Edson Cisternas Torres
The likely formation of Cruzeiro
Cassio, William, Ze Ivaldo, Joao Marcelo, Marlon Rodriguez, Lucas Romero, Walace, Alvaro Barreal, Matheus Pereira, Lautaro Diaz and Juan Dinenno. DT: Fernando Seabra.
Boca’s probable line-up
Sergio Romero; Luis AdvinculaCristian MottoMarcos RojoLautaro Blanco; Cristian MedinaPol FernándezKevin Zeno, Augustine Martegani; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez. DT: Diego Martínez.
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