Overview
- Real Betis confirmed Giovani Lo Celso sustained a moderate proximal myotendinous injury in his right rectus femoris, with his return dependent on recovery and his March 27 Finalissima availability in doubt.
- Boca confirmed Exequiel Zeballos suffered a hamstring tear in his left leg and will miss roughly three to four weeks, ruling him out against Vélez and several subsequent matches.
- Rodrigo Battaglia underwent successful surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon and faces about six months out, triggering a 10‑day window for Boca to register a replacement.
- Despite multiple absences, Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel trained with the group and could be available for the upcoming match against Vélez pending final checks.
- Boca’s staff is weighing youth and tactical alternatives while managing a crowded injury list early in the Apertura and planning short‑term market moves enabled by the injury exemption.