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Match Context:
Boca is hosting Unión at La Bombonera for the opening match of the second date of the Clausura Tournament. the game is being transmitted by TNT Sports.
Boca is looking to improve their form, having gone eight games without a win across all competitions. They recently drew 0-0 against Argentinos Juniors.
Unión started the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Estudiantes.
Team Lineups:
Boca: Agustín Marchesin, luis advíncula, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marco Pellegrino, Lautaro Blanco; rodrigo Battaglia, Williams Alarcón; Malcom Braida, Carlos Palacios, Alan Velasco; Miguel Merentiel (Captain).
Unión: Matías Tagliamonte; Lautaro Vargas, Franco Pardo, Valentín Fascendini, Mateo del Blanco; Julián Palacios, Mauro Pitton, Mauricio Martínez, Franco Fragapane; Lucas Gamba, Cristian Tarragona.
Key Player News:
Leandro Paredes is on the Boca substitute bench for the first time as his presentation and could get minutes in the second half, with the aim of starting the next match.
Edinson Cavani is also a substitute for Boca.
Miguel Merentiel is the captain for Boca and was well-received by the crowd.
Match Action (Early Stages):
The game started with Boca having possession against a seemingly defensive Unión. the play was mostly contested in the middle of the field.
Unión generated the first two advances, with one shot going over the crossbar and a cross lacking a final touch. Boca struggled to create depth and lost possession before reaching the rival area. Unión was the only team to have shots on goal.
A corner kick for Unión saw Fascendini’s advance diverted, and the team had already attempted four shots compared to Boca’s none.
Tagliamonte made a save with his leg to deny a shot from Braida, who had received a pass from Palacios. This was the first shot on target for Boca.
