This evening at La Bombonera, the classic Platense showdown between Estudiantes and Gimnasia y Esgrima will take place to determine the other finalist. One of the main mysteries that Úbeda, who took over as head coach after the death of Miguel Ángel Russo and changed the team's direction, had to solve was regarding the forward line. Milton Giménez, who hasn't scored in six matches, was one of the candidates to be replaced. However, Edinson Cavani, his natural replacement, is not in optimal condition to start. Therefore, the coach of the blue and gold team will likely take to the field at La Bombonera with the same lineup that faced 'El Bicho'. Meanwhile, Alan Velasco trained with the substitutes and could return to the squad to focus at the Intercontinental Hotel ahead of the clash against 'La Academia' this Sunday at 19:00. Boca's probable formation against Racing: Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Carlos Palacios, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Zeballos; Miguel Merentiel and Milton Giménez. Buenos Aires, Dec 4 (NA) -- Boca held a football practice session at La Bombonera this Thursday, where head coach Claudio Úbeda began to define the team that will face Racing in the semi-finals of the 2025 Clausura Tournament. In principle, and barring last-minute unforeseen events, as the Argentine News Agency was able to find out, the 'Xeneize' coach would repeat the same eleven that achieved a 1-0 victory against Argentinos Juniors in the quarter-finals of the local championship. In turn, Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera would be back in the squad to seek a place in the final of the competition. Coach: Claudio Úbeda. #AgenciaNA
