This Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Argentina time), Boca Juniors will host Lanús at the iconic La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, for Matchday 7 of the Zona A of the Torneo Clausura. The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Premium (Pack Fútbol) and marks Boca's long-awaited return to their home ground after three consecutive home games played at Huracán's stadium due to renovations.
The referee for the match is Pablo Dóvalo, with Germán Delfino in charge of the VAR.
A long-awaited return and a streak to break
Boca arrives with 7 points from 6 matches, sitting in 11th place in Zona A. The team, coached by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, is coming off three consecutive draws in the league, the latest being a 1-1 tie against Racing. The need to get back to winning ways is clear, and there is no better stage than La Bombonera to do it.
Despite the recent draws, Boca showed strength at home earlier in the season, with wins over Recoleta FC (3-1) and Estudiantes (1-0), and a 1-1 draw against Vélez. However, inconsistency away from home and the string of draws have created a sense of urgency around the club.
Adding to the optimism, Boca recently qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, keeping the season's hopes alive.
Absences and doubts for the Xeneize
The main absence is Tomás Aranda, who suffered a fractured fibula and underwent surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the year. Also in doubt is Lautaro Di Lollo, whose participation is not yet confirmed.
If Di Lollo does not play, Facundo Herrera or Nicolás Figal would step in on the defensive line. Another question mark is the return of Leandro Paredes, who is being evaluated and could start on the bench.
Lanús, desperate for points
On the other side, Lanús also has 7 points from 6 matches and is currently outside the playoff zone. The team, led by Mauricio Pellegrino, has gone two matches without a win and was recently eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Cienciano of Peru, so they desperately need a victory to recover ground in the domestic tournament.
The Granate will rely on the experience of Carlos Izquierdoz and Eduardo Salvio, both former Boca players, who will look to make an impact at La Bombonera.
Probable lineups
Boca Juniors
Álvaro Montero; Dylan Gorosito, Lautaro Di Lollo, Facundo Herrera or Nicolás Figal, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacíbar, Leandro Paredes; Leonel Flores, Alan Velasco, Sebastián Villa; Miguel Merentiel. Coach: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
Lanús
Nahuel Losada; Tomás Guidara, Carlos Izquierdoz, José María Canale, Sasha Marcich; Agustín Medina, Felipe Peña Biafore; Matías Sepúlveda or Franco Watson, Eduardo Salvio, Dylan Aquino; Allan Wlk. Coach: Mauricio Pellegrino.
Next challenge
After this match, Boca will face Vélez Sarsfield on the following Wednesday in the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina, another key fixture in the club's busy schedule.
La Bombonera will roar again tonight, and the Xeneize will look to take the first step toward turning their season around in the Torneo Clausura.