Boca Hosts Newell’s: Apertura Tournament Kickoff Time, Viewing Options, and Lineups
Boca Juniors is set to face Newell’s Old Boys in a crucial match for the Torneo Apertura 2026. This encounter will take place at the iconic La Bombonera stadium. The kickoff is scheduled for 19:15 on February 1, 2026. This game will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium and can be accessed through Flow, DGO, and Telecentro Play.
Match Overview: Boca Juniors vs Newell’s Old Boys
Boca Juniors is coming off a challenging defeat against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they lost 2-1 in an away match. Currently, they hold the eighth position in Zone A of the tournament standings. In their opening match of the season, Boca secured a narrow victory over Deportivo Riestra.
Recent Performance
Newell’s Old Boys, known as La Lepra, has also faced difficulties this season. They started with a 2-1 loss against Talleres and managed to earn a last-minute draw against Independiente. This match against Boca presents an opportunity for them to clinch their first win of the tournament.
Team Lineups
Both teams are expected to make strategic adjustments ahead of this match:
- Boca Juniors Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Agustín Marchesín
- Defenders: Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco
- Midfielders: Santiago Ascacíbar, Leandro Paredes, Ander Herrera
- Forwards: Kevin Zenón, Ángel Romero, Exequiel Zeballos
- Head Coach: Claudio Úbeda
- Newell’s Old Boys Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel Arias
- Defenders: Armando Méndez, Nicolás Goitea, Saúl Salcedo, Martín Luciano
- Midfielders: Luca Regiardo, Valentino Acuña, Jerónimo Gómez Mattar
- Forwards: Luciano Herrera, Matías Coccaro, Facundo Guch
- Coaches: Favio Orsi and Sergio Gómez
Match Officials
The match will be officiated by referee Darío Herrera, with Fernando Echenique serving as the VAR official. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure vital points early in the tournament.
Fans can expect an intense battle as Boca looks to bounce back from their recent loss while Newell’s seeks their first victory. The coming match promises to be an exciting event in the ongoing Apertura tournament.
