- Boca faces Vasco da Gama in Brazil Tuesday at 21:30 Argentine time for the semifinal second leg
- The Xeneize lost 1‑0 at La Bombonera and must win to reach the final
- Leandro Paredes traveled to Brazil despite his injury and will be on the bench
- Referee will be Venezuelan Jesús Valenzuela, with fellow countryman Juan Soto on VAR
- The match will be available on ESPN and DSports.
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Boca’s squad arrives at Maracanã
(Video: ESPN)
The squad boarded a minibus from the hotel, heading straight to the away locker room.
Vasco da Gama president hospitalized, will miss the match
Paredes named as substitute in Brazil
Pending official confirmation, Boca will start Álvaro Montero; Leandro Lozano, Lautaro Di Lollo, Facundo Herrera, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacíbar, Rodrigo Battaglia, Milton Delgado; Leonel Flores, Sebastián Villa and Miguel Merentiel.
What happens if Boca wins, draws or loses today against Vasco da Gama in the semifinal?
Boca departs for Maracanã
Boca left the hotel for the Maracanã, set to clash with Vasco da Gama in the Sudamericana semifinal. (Video: ESPN)
The players and staff departed the hotel, eager to reverse the tie against Vasco da Gama and reach the final.
Maracanã doors open
Half an hour early, Maracanã gates opened and Boca supporters streamed in, hope still burning bright.
Fans of both clubs feel the tension ahead of kickoff
TN’s special correspondent Pablo Brunetto spoke with a Vasco fan amid Boca supporters. The final’s dream is palpable. An Estudiantes fan added, “We’re Argentina versus Brazil,” in friendly banter.
Boca sets lineup for the return leg: Paredes remains Arruabarrena’s biggest doubt
Riquelme strolls Rio beaches; his outfit sparks online debate
Which TV channel broadcasts Vasco da Gama vs Boca in the Sudamericana?
You can watch the Boca‑Vasco clash live on DSports, plus streaming on Paramount +, Prime Video and DGO, or via the channels listed for your provider:
Flow Channel 109
DirecTV Channel 1610
Telecentro Channel 109
Movistar TV Channel 209
Claro Channel 114
Match times by country for Vasco da Gama vs Boca
Argentina 21:30
Brazil 21:30
Chile 21:30
Colombia 19:30
Ecuador 19:30
Mexico 18:30
Peru 19:30
Paraguay 21:30
Uruguay 21:30
Venezuela 20:30
Video: Vasco fans launch fireworks outside Boca’s hotel at dawn
The scene unfolded in Rio de Janeiro before the second‑leg semifinal. Boca aims to overturn the 0‑1 first‑leg loss. (Video: @ntonellibjj/X)
In the early hours of Tuesday, Vasco fans set off fireworks outside Boca’s hotel in Rio, hours before the Maracanã showdown.
Such pre‑match fireworks are common in Brazil, where local fans use pyrotechnics to disturb visiting teams’ rest.
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Key details for Vasco da Gama vs Boca: time, TV, referee
Time 21:30.
TV DSports.
Referee Jesús Valenzuela (VEN).
Stadium Maracanã.
Battaglia and Alarcón: midfield alternatives
If Paredes isn’t fit to start, Battaglia is the first choice, thanks to his strong display against Talleres. Chilean Williams Alarcón is another option. Arruabarrena will line up a 4‑3‑4, with Flores, Villa – recovered from an ankle sprain – and Merentiel forming the attack. In my view, Boca’s midfield depth gives them a real edge.
When does Boca face Vasco da Gama in the semifinal second leg?
The second‑leg semi will kick off Tuesday at 21:30 Argentine time in Brazil.
Boca fans wave a banner on Copacabana beaches before the semifinal, chanting “We have great faith”
Around 4,000 fans travelled to Brazil to back the Xeneize, hoping for a spot in the next Sudamericana stage. (Video and photo: TN)
Just hours before the Boca‑Vasco match, fans unfurled a massive banner on Copacabana beach, cheering Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side.
Nearly 4,000 supporters will fill Maracanã. “We have faith and a great squad. Hopefully Paredes gets a few minutes and we turn it around,” a fan told TN.
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Arruabarrena finalises details for the semifinal, addressing two lingering doubts
Arruabarrena questions Paredes’ starting role: “He wants to be there, but there are risks”
The coach discussed the captain’s fitness, leaving open the possibility he may not start the second leg. (Video: @ESPNArgentina/X)
Arruabarrena previewed Tuesday’s 21:30 Maracanã clash, stressing the key question of Leandro Paredes’ availability from kickoff.
He confirmed the midfielder trains with the group but his physical state still needs assessment. “Paredes wants to play, but there are risks. We’ll see,” he said.
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