Argentinos vs Boca: Intense Clash! Cavani Out! Score & Highlights!

Get ready for a fiery showdown as Argentinos Juniors faced off against Boca Juniors in the Clausura tournament! The match kicked off with intense pressure from Boca, leading to an early chance for Merentiel. Argentinos responded with a good play, Sosa's cross testing Marchesin in Boca's goal.

Early Game Intensity

The game started at a blistering pace, with both teams showing no signs of slowing down. Boca's high press forced errors, creating opportunities in the Argentinos half. However, Argentinos quickly found their footing, launching their own attacks.

Team Lineups

Nicolás Diez selected the following starting eleven for Argentinos: Diego Rodríguez; Leandro Lozano, Francisco Álvarez, Érik Godoy, and Sebastián Prieto; Emiliano Viveros, Federico Fattori, and Nicolás Oroz; Diego Sosa, Tomás Molina, and Alan Lescano.

Miguel Russo chose these players to represent Boca: (Details of Boca's lineup were provided in the original article.)

Cavani's Absence

Edinson Cavani was a notable absentee for Boca, ruled out due to an injury sustained in Friday's practice. Miguel Russo also surprised fans by leaving Camilo Rey Domenech and Exequiel Zeballos out of the squad.

Historical Context

Boca Juniors holds a significant advantage in the historical head-to-head record against Argentinos Juniors. Out of 151 official matches, Boca has won 72, while Argentinos has secured 35 victories. There have also been 44 draws. Boca has scored 257 goals compared to Argentinos' 172.

The first encounter between the two teams dates back to the 1922 Championship. The most recent match, played in La Bombonera, ended in a 0-0 draw.

Stay tuned for more updates and match analysis!