Boca Juniors has received the news that Santiago Ascacíbar suffered a muscle tear. The midfielder will be out of action for at least three weeks.

What happened?

The player suffered the injury during a training session and the club's medical staff confirmed that it is a muscle tear.

Why is it important for Boca Juniors?

The injury of Ascacíbar is a setback for the team, especially with the Superclásico against River Plate upcoming. Coach Diego Martínez will have to find alternatives in the center of midfield.

What comes next?

The club is working on an intensive recovery plan so that Ascacíbar can return to competition as soon as possible. The current league standings show Boca Juniors in first place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 29 points and a record of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses in 16 games, with a recent form of WWWWL. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League position | 1st | | Points | 29 | | Games played | 16 | | Last result | Boca Juniors 0-1 Racing Club (2025-12-07) |

Can Ascacíbar recover in time?

The club's goal is for Ascacíbar to recover in time for the Superclásico against River Plate, scheduled for mid-April. Moving towards the end of the month, the team must find a way to overcome Ascacíbar's absence and maintain their position in the league standings.