Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield Clash in Crucial Copa Argentina Semifinal

Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield are set to face off in a highly anticipated semifinal match of the Copa Argentina on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba. This encounter is pivotal for both teams, as the winner will advance to the final and move closer to securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores 2025. For Boca Juniors, a victory would be a significant step towards their goal of adding another trophy and ensuring participation in the prestigious South American tournament.

The match holds particular importance for Boca Juniors, who are seeking to build on their recent form. After a goalless draw against Huracán in the Liga Profesional, Boca has shifted focus to the Copa Argentina. Coach Fernando Gago is expected to field his strongest lineup, although there is some uncertainty regarding the left-back position, with Frank Fabra performing well in recent games.

Vélez Sarsfield, currently leading the Liga Profesional, faces a challenging period as they compete on two fronts. Despite their strong league position, Vélez has struggled in recent matches, winning only one of their last seven games. This semifinal comes at a critical time for the team, which needs to regain its early-season form to pursue the double.

The historical head-to-head between the two teams favors Boca Juniors. Out of 195 matches, Boca has won 97, Vélez has won 50, and there have been 48 draws. In recent encounters, Boca has dominated, winning the last three matches against Vélez, including a 1-0 victory in the Liga Profesional 2024 with a goal from Edinson Cavani.

The match will be broadcast live on TyC Sports and streamed online via TyC Sports Play, accessible through various streaming platforms such as DGO, Flow, and Telecentro Play. The game will be refereed by Pablo Echavarría, with no VAR in use for the Copa Argentina.

The probable lineups for the match include Brey; Advíncula, Figal, Rojo, Saracchi or Fabra for Boca, and Marchiori; Lagos, D. Fernández, V. Gómez, E. Gómez for Vélez, under the guidance of coaches Fernando Gago and Gustavo Quinteros, respectively.