Boca Juniors are gearing up for a crucial clash against Barracas Central in the Torneo Clausura 2025. With their sights set on securing a spot in the Playoffs and the Copa Libertadores, the Xeneize side arrived at the Chiqui Tapia stadium with enforced changes. However, journalist Tato Aguilera has revealed a surprising tactical switch that has fans buzzing.
According to Aguilera, Milton Delgado will step into the starting eleven, replacing Rodrigo Battaglia, while Williams Alarcón takes Aguirre's place. “I can reveal the team: Milton Delgado starts for Rodrigo Battaglia, and Williams Alarcón plays for Aguirre. The team is confirmed,” Aguilera announced, highlighting the two alterations from the previous match against Belgrano.
“Úbeda confirms these changes for what is a final for Boca, because so much is at stake. Boca needs to win to get back on track and fully enter the Libertadores race. This postponed match becomes vital. Milton Delgado gets the chance to start after his great U20 World Cup. Alarcón is in for Aguirre for tactical reasons and for set-pieces,” Aguilera explained.
Tactical Shift for Boca
Úbeda's decision to introduce Alarcón is heavily influenced by his prowess in set-piece situations. “With Alarcón and Delgado, Boca has balance in dead-ball situations. If Aguirre continued, it would give…”. The aim is to provide more freedom for Paredes, with Alarcón and Delgado operating as a double pivot, flanked by Palacios and Merentiel. The intention is to liberate Paredes and allow Delgado to take the initiative from the start.
“It will be a 4-2-2-2, with Delgado and Alarcón as a double pivot, Paredes liberated with Palacios, and Merentiel and Giménez up front. The full-backs will have to push forward a lot. That’s the idea. Boca needs the three points to get back into Zone A, as well as the annual table,” the journalist elaborated.
This tactical reshuffle is designed to provide Boca with a more balanced and dynamic approach, crucial for securing the much-needed victory against Barracas Central.