Boca Juniors attends this first round of the Copa Libertadores against Caracas without all its figures in the squad. Coach Miguel Ángel Russo left one of the club's eternal idols at home, the incombustible forward Carlos Tevez, and also reserved the injured Eduardo Salvio and Mauro Zárate in Buenos Aires. However, it will have the rest of its regular players, including goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, defender Carlos Izquierdoz, and forward Wanchope Ábila who are part of the club's backbone.
Vinotinto striker Jan Hurtado also arrived in the country's capital to face the Reds at the Olímpico. Although Russo in the 4-4-2 module that Russo usually uses, the attacking pair could be formed by Wanchope with Franco Soldano, because Hurtado would start the duel as a substitute. The Argentine team faces the Cup with its sights set on the Super League in its country, where on Saturday it will define the title on the last date of the championship. The xeneizes march second in the table, behind their staunch rival, River Plate. For this reason, Russo reserved Tevez and company for the duel against Gimansia and Esgrima La Plata directed by Maradona. A triumph and a stumble by River give Boca the title.
