Match Schedule
- 21:30 – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- 20:30 – Bolivia, Chile, United States (Miami), and Venezuela
- 19:30 – Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
- 18:30 – Mexico
- 2:30 (Wednesday) – Spain
In Argentina, the match will be available on Telefé, Fox Sports, Disney+, and Pluto TV, with commentary provided by Jero Torres Santoro.
Boca Juniors Fans at the Mineirão
Boca Juniors fans are out in force, with around 2,000 Xeneize supporters braving the crowd at the Mineirão stadium. While supporters prepare for the match, the Argentine team is seen conducting a thorough inspection of the playing surface.
Cruzeiro: A Sold-Out Game
For the first time in 2026, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto is sold out for the highly anticipated showdown against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores. The atmosphere promises to be electric, adding to the intensity of this group-stage clash.
Team Formations
Cruzeiro’s Starting Eleven
With an important change in goal, Cruzeiro has opted for Otávio instead of Matheus Cunha. The local team will line up as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Otávio
- Defenders: Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki
- Midfielders: Lucas Romero, Gerson, Christian
- Forwards: Matheus Pereira, Arroyo, Kaio Jorge
Boca Juniors’ Starting Eleven
Claudio Úbeda has confirmed the following eleven players for the match against Cruzeiro:
- Goalkeeper: Leandro Brey
- Defenders: Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco
- Midfielders: Santiago Ascacíbar, Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado
- Forwards: Tomás Aranda, Miguel Merentiel, Adam Bareiro
Players left out of the bench include Rey Domenech, Martegani, Janson, and youth talent Fernando Rodríguez.
Anticipating the Match
As Boca Juniors heads into this crucial Libertadores match with a solid 14-game unbeaten streak (their last loss was on February 8 against Vélez), the team looks to continue its dominance. The excitement surrounding the sold-out crowd promises an exhilarating experience for players and fans alike.
Tickets Sold Out
Tickets for the Cruzeiro versus Boca Juniors match have been completely sold out, reflecting the high demand and excitement surrounding this encounter.
In the days leading up to the match, camaraderie and challenges arose within the Boca camp, with players like Leandro Paredes and Miguel Merentiel engaging playfully in preparations.
With their eyes set on topping the group, Boca Juniors faces an uphill battle, but one filled with promise in their quest for glory in the Copa Libertadores.