Martín Arévalo gave the information that Boca celebrates in the Copa Libertadores: «Good news»

Boca faces Alianza Lima in the second leg of phase 2 of the 2025 Copa Libertadores in search of a necessary result to stay in the race. Fernando Gago 's team must win by two goals to advance in the continental tournament. And in view of this match, Martín Arévalo gave some news. And some very positive ones for Boca.

"Saturday's songbook was getting louder. There were four songs that were getting louder until the last one, with insults to the players. Merentiel's goal changed the outcome," Arévalo began by saying on Radio La Red after Boca's victory over Aldosivi.

"And what would have been a general booing for a team that is struggling in every game and continues to not play well. It came from a disgrace in Lima and the team has not been a protagonist so far this year in terms of playing good football. It happened in every game," said Arévalo.

Ahead of the Copa Libertadores clash, Arévalo gave good news for Boca. «The good news: Ayrton Costa is on the list of those who are in the squad. We usually say that there are no illnesses, but sick people. Sometimes, an injury can affect the same person in different ways. He had a strain and is available. Gago will decide if he will include him, if he will play as a centre-back or as a left-back.»

"The good news is that Rojo is there, Costa is there, Cavani is there, Palacios is there, and Ander Herrera, who I saw was lacking in rhythm. Rojo does not mean the same thing to the team as Herrera. Rojo is fundamental for this match. Boca has all seven reinforcements available, there are no excuses," Arévalo added.

"Except for those who have been torn, like Belmonte, Miramón or Rey Domenech, he has a choice. Milton Delgado has a chance to play, Herrera is there, Battaglia could play. It is very difficult to choose the team with a starting 11, I don't know if he is thinking about Costa from the start. He has 25 players in the squad, he has the chance to see how the players are until tomorrow," added the journalist.

«In optimal conditions, one understands that they will go on the field. Rojo, Costa, Cavani, Palacios, Battaglia… The only one I have doubts about is Herrera. Milton Delgado is going to play. For me, Merentiel will not miss it. The one who was going to play was Barinaga, but with Advíncula's goal… A goal could change Gago's mind. Palacios was vomiting all day yesterday» , said Arévalo.