As we approach the highly anticipated clash on Sunday, 16th March, Boca Juniors are set to face off against Defensa y Justicia in the tenth fixture of the 2025 Apertura group stage, taking place at the iconic La Bombonera. In their last outing, the team managed to secure a convincing 3-0 win against Central Córdoba in an impressive away performance. Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia comes off a narrow triumph, having edged past Estudiantes with a 1-0 victory in Florencio Varela.
In the lead-up to the match, journalist Augusto César has provided some significant updates regarding player fitness. He highlighted the situation with Ander Herrera, stating, “Ander Herrera underwent tests due to a muscle strain in his hamstring. While he hasn’t sustained an injury, he is likely to be a doubt for the weekend. Gago may choose to rest him this Sunday, ahead of the FIFA break, where they'll return to face Newell's.”
César also spoke about Alan Velasco, who was absent from training as he sorted out his visa for the Club World Cup. He is reportedly recovering well from an ankle issue, and Gago will decide if he includes him in the squad for the weekend.
Additionally, it was revealed that a few players would not feature in the match: “Kevin Zenón, Ignacio Miramón, and Camilo Rey Domenech trained separately. Zenón’s participation is in doubt, while the latter two are confirmed absentees against Defensa y Justicia.”
In a notable development, César confirmed a scheduling change for the Boca-Defensa fixture: “The match has been moved to an earlier time, now kicking off at 18:15 instead of the previously scheduled 18:30.”
Furthermore, news surfaced regarding Nicolás Orsini’s future as he prepares to leave Boca. According to journalist Leandro Aguilera on Twitter, an agreement has been reached for Orsini to join Platense on loan for a year, without a purchase option. This news has been met with a largely positive response from fans on social media.
In this vibrant atmosphere, the clash promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams.
— Resource: "El Intransigente"