Boca Juniors Set to Face Barcelona SC in Copa Libertadores Clash Boca Juniors will take on Barcelona SC in their second match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores, scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at 21:00 local time in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, with time adjustments for Chile (20:00), Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru (19:00). The live broadcast will be available via Disney+ Premium for South American audiences. Coach Claudio Ubeda has confirmed the starting lineup, with some adjustments from the team’s previous match. According to ESPN’s Augusto César, Ubeda plans to retain the same starting XI used in their debut match against Chile, with the exception of Leandro Brey. The coach has opted for Agustín Marchesín as the goalkeeper, who has fully recovered from a recent injury and made a crucial save during the recent clash against Independiente. Marchesín’s inclusion underscores the team’s focus on defensive stability. The main uncertainty for Ubeda lies in the attacking line, where Miguel Merentiel, who had been nursing a minor injury, is expected to return to full fitness. Despite initial doubts about his availability, Merentiel performed well in the latest training session and is likely to start. Milton Giménez remains the backup option, but the Uruguayan forward’s strong showing in practice has eased concerns about his readiness. A total of 28 players have been concentrated for the match, including those who participated in the previous game against River Plate, plus Leandro Paredes, Agustín Martegani, Kevin Zenón, and Lucas Janson. Ubeda’s strategy, assuming no last-minute issues, is to maintain the same lineup for the upcoming Superclásico against River Plate on Sunday at the Monumental Stadium. This decision reflects the coach’s confidence in the current squad’s cohesion and performance.#barcelona_sc #boca_juniors #claudio_ubeda #miguel_merentiel #agustin_marchesin
