Boca Juniors is set to take on Defensa y Justicia this coming Sunday, March 16, at La Bombonera in a pivotal match of the Apertura Tournament. Coach Fernando Gago faces a surprising development as the team gears up for their sixth consecutive victory, following a string of five wins. The pitch will undoubtedly play a crucial role, and the scheduled kick-off time holds particular significance.
As has been the case with several fixtures this season, the start time has been adjusted. The clash between the “Xeneize” and Florencio Varela’s “Halcón” will no longer kick off at the originally intended 18:30. Instead, the match has been rescheduled for an earlier start at 18:15, meaning fans will need to arrive earlier than they might have planned.
During the contest, Boca aims to inch closer to qualification for the knockout stages, which is well within reach with six games left in the campaign. In contrast, Defensa is currently positioned sixth in Zone A with 17 points and hopes to pull off an upset at La Bombonera, seeking to end Boca’s unbeaten streak at home this season.
As for the match against Defensa y Justicia in the Apertura Tournament, it is all set for Sunday, March 16, at 18:15. Viewers can catch the action live on TNT Sports, with online streaming available through Telecentro Play and Cablevisión Flow, among others.
However, there’s a cloud casting a shadow over Boca. One of Gago’s key players has raised alarms after being unable to train with the squad during Wednesday’s session. Following his participation in the “Xeneize’s” emphatic 3-0 win over Central Córdoba, Ander Herrera’s availability for the match remains uncertain due to a physical issue that forced him into individual training. His progress in the coming hours will ultimately dictate his status for the encounter against the “Halcón.”
