Boca Juniors is facing the great challenge of overcoming a 1-0 defeat against Alianza Lima, a feat that they will try to achieve in the iconic La Bombonera stadium. Fernando Gago's team needs a win to stay alive and advance to the next phase. The Libertadores is an obsession for Boca, it's the second most winning club in the tournament, with six titles, and returns to play it after a year of absence. Currently, in the season, Boca has four wins, two draws, and one loss in the Torneo Apertura. The irregularity in their performance generates doubts. In the first leg, Alianza Lima surprised Boca with a 1-0 win in Matute, thanks to a goal by Pablo Ceppelini. So, Néstor Gorosito's team had more opportunities, but couldn't extend the lead, leaving the series open for the rematch at La Bombonera. Alianza Lima's defensive solidity will be key to containing a Boca that will try to impose its game from the start. In the Xeneize, the hopes of scoring are placed on Edinson Cavani, who could reappear, and Miguel Merentiel, his partner in attack. On Tuesday, February 25, 2024, at 19:30 ET, the match will be played at the La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports. Alianza Lima's confidence is high after beating Boca in the first leg and Juan Pablo II in the last match of the Torneo Apertura. In the Copa Libertadores, they remain unbeaten after surpassing Nacional de Paraguay in Phase 1, with a draw and a win. The pressure is on Fernando Gago's team, which must give it their all to reverse the series.
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Boca Juniors Seeks to Overcome Alianza Lima in Copa Libertadores
Boca Juniors faces Alianza Lima in the Copa Libertadores, seeks to overcome 1-0 defeat, Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel are key for Fernando Gago's team
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