Boca Juniors' manager, Claudio Úbeda, has prioritized the debut match in the Copa Libertadores against Universidad Católica of Chile, making it clear during Monday's practice. Without Leandro Paredes and Santiago Ascacíbar in the starting lineup, Tomás Belmonte and the young Gabriel Aranda are emerging as the new faces to face Talleres de Córdoba for the thirteenth date of the Apertura Tournament. The Ezeiza facility witnessed a football practice on Monday that clarified Claudio Úbeda's priorities. With an April that looks suffocating — seven matches in 30 days — Boca's technical staff decided not to risk key players in the upcoming match against Talleres at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium. The premise is clear: to arrive with a full arsenal for the Copa Libertadores debut. The most notable absence in the starting lineup was Santiago Ascacíbar. "Changuito" is in the final stages of recovering from a grade III tear and could join the delegation traveling to Chile, marking the return of one of the team's most unbalanced offensive weapons. The probable lineup at Kempes Unless there are unforeseen events, Boca would take to the field with a scheme that maintains the base of the win against Instituto, but with significant nominal adjustments. Leandro Brey; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Tomás Belmonte, Milton Delgado, Ánder Herrera; Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Adam Bareiro. With the double nine consolidated and a defense that plays from memory, the "Xeneize" will seek to take the three points from Córdoba without neglecting the great objective of the semester: the continental obsession. The young player, who rejoined this morning after his time with the U-20 squad, maintained his place in the starting lineup, confirming that he is an untouchable piece for the manager in generating play. Additionally, the horizon looks promising with the return of Exequiel Zeballos. Although "Ruso" is already training at full pace after overcoming a tear, Úbeda chose to preserve him. The intention is for the central midfielder to progressively build rhythm to be the team's standard-bearer in Santiago de Chile against Universidad Católica. Leandro Paredes is in a similar situation. The world champion, affected by the double round of Qualifiers with the Argentine national team, would not be part of the squad in Córdoba to avoid wear and tear and a heavy workload. His place in the formal practice was taken by Tomás Belmonte, who also comes back from a muscle injury and needs official playing time. The mandatory change will appear under the three posts: Leandro Brey will occupy Agustín Marchesín's place. On the other hand, the good news for the Boca world is the confirmation of Tomás Aranda.
