With two doubts: what would Boca's starting 11 be like to qualify for the Copa Libertadores?

The moment of truth has arrived for Boca and for Fernando Gago . The Xeneize is playing for qualification to phase 3 of the 2025 Copa Libertadores . After losing the first leg against Alianza Lima , the Argentine team must win by two goals or more to advance to the next round. And facing this match, Gago has defined himself and has the starting 11 for this match.

«Gago worked with a line of three, but I think he will start with a line of four. Marchesín saves. Before the match with Aldosivi, Advíncula was running from behind in the fight between Blondel and Barinaga. With the premise that this match is for the big teams, and with the goal, I put Luis Advíncula in the starting line-up» , Diego Monroig began by telling ESPN this Tuesday.

«For me the centre-backs are Battaglia and Rojo, there is no doubt. The medical team's recommendation was that Rojo and Herrera play 45 minutes against Aldosivi. It depends exclusively on Rojo. They are at their limit, far from their ideal footballing rhythm. Gago's idea was for Blanco to play to give him minutes, because he was not happy with Saracchi in the marking. It is a doubt between Blanco and Saracchi, but I am going to go for the Uruguayan, who has given him better results on the left side» , added the journalist.

"The variable in this sector is Ayrton Costa, who suffered a strain, but wants to play, he doesn't want to miss the game. And he is a left-back by nature. I don't know if now, but if after this game Rojo establishes himself, Costa can play at left-back," added Monroig.

«In the middle of the field, Milton Delgado is included thanks to the match against Aldosivi. He is included, he cannot be missed. Gago thinks highly of him. Although if you ask the coaching staff, Toto Belmonte is the starting five. For me Alarcón is a sure number. And if Zenón had not come in as he did, I would say Herrera. But the coaching staff noticed that the Spaniard lacked football and I am doubtful between Herrera and Zenón» , added the journalist.

"I confirm Cavani and Palacios. And the third element is a doubt between Merentiel and Velasco. Cavani's first alternative is Merentiel, if both play Velasco or Zeballos can come in from the bench," concluded Monroig, who thus gave Gago's starting 11 for this match.

"The 11 would be with Marchesín in goal; Advíncula, Battaglia, Rojo and Saracchi. In the middle of the field, for me there are Milton Delgado and Alarcón. I am unsure between Zenón and Herrera. Up front, for me Palacios and Cavani are sure to be there. And the third doubt is between Merentiel and Velasco," said Monroig.