TL;DR
- Boca faced a disappointing 2025 season, failing in Copa Libertadores and Apertura, leading to coaching changes.
- Fernando Gago was dismissed after early Copa Libertadores elimination; Mariano Herrón took over briefly.
- Miguel Ángel Russo's tenure ended with elimination from Copa Argentina and the Mundial de Clubes.
- Claudio Úbeda now manages Boca, with the team aiming for a top spot in the Clausura 2025 group.
Following a disappointing 2024 season where they didn't contend for any titles, Boca encaraba un 2025 con la ilusión renovada. After an active transfer window, the team then managed by Fernando Gago aimed to be a key player in the year's various competitions, both domestically and internationally, yet the feeling of failure arrived swiftly.
Boca failed to advance past the Copa Libertadores' second round, marking the second consecutive year they won't compete in the group stage of their primary objective. Consequently, Gago's tenure was in serious jeopardy, ultimately ending after another defeat against River at the Monumental.
Mariano Herrón took over the group and concluded the Apertura 2025 by losing to Independiente in the quarterfinals. Weeks later, the arrival of Miguel Ángel Russo was confirmed, with whom the Xeneize faced the Mundial de Clubes in the United States and was eliminated from the Copa Argentina. Now, he has to compete in el Clausura 2025, con Claudio Úbeda taking charge of the team after Russo's passing in October.
¿El próximo partido? Tigre por el Clausura 2025. Esta será la formación titular con la que saldrá a jugar Boca.
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Boca's lineup against Tigre: The starting players for The Clausura 2025 match
Boca has already secured a spot in the 2026 Libertadores and the Clausura Tournament Playoffs, and in the final matchday, they aim to guarantee the top position in their group. For the home game against Tigre, Claudio Úbeda will be without the suspended Lautaro di Lollo and likely won't field Milton Giménez, who is close to suspension due to yellow cards. Nicolás Figal and Ander Herrera are expected to take their places.
La formación titular confirmada de Boca vs. Tigre es: Agustín Marchesín; Juan Barinaga, Nicolás Figal, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Carlos Palacios, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, Ander Herrera; Exequiel Zeballos y Miguel Merentiel.
The betting forecast for Boca vs. Tigre
De acuerdo a las cuotas de MelBet, estos son los goleadores más probables en el duelo entre Boca ante Tigre.
| Jugador | Equipo | Cuota de gol |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Merentiel | Boca Juniors | 2.75 a 1 |
| Milton Giménez | Boca Juniors | 2.75 a 1 |
| Carlos Palacios | Boca Juniors | 3.00 a 1 |
| Exequiel Zeballos | Boca Juniors | 3.60 a 1 |
| Ignacio Russo | Tigre | 4.75 a 1 |