Zambrano in doubt: Ibarra's starting lineup that would leave the Peruvian out of the Boca-River match.

In two days, Hugo Ibarra will direct his first Boca vs River at La Bombonera. So, given the context, the coach of the 'Xeneizes', like when he played, wants to be up to par and, of course, wants the three points to stay at home. Therefore, on the eve, the coach adjusts details with the team he will send to the field.

At the outset, the Olé newspaper revealed that 'Negro' Ibarra made changes in formation and names this Friday compared to the team he tested on Thursday. Thus, in the central defense, Carlos Zambrano was replaced by Marcos Rojo. While in the first line of midfielders, Juan Ramírez took Norberto Briasco's place.

Rojo has been the big surprise in the tactical work alongside Nicolás Figal. The center-back felt discomfort in training last Wednesday, but everything indicates that it was just a scare. And it is that the former Manchester United player had a long rest due to an injury against Estudiantes in July. After that, the defender reappeared against Colón.

Meanwhile, Ramírez had entered the rehearsal on Thursday held at La Bombonera, but at Boca's training center, this Friday, he started to complete a four-man midfield with Martín Payero, Alan Varela, and Pol Fernández. Luca Langoni and Darío Benedetto remained up front.

The Boca lineup with doubts:

Agustín Rossi; Luis Advíncula, Nicolás Figal, Carlos Zambrano or Marcos Rojo, Frank Fabra; Martín Payero, Alan Varela, Pol Fernández, Juan Ramírez or Norberto Briasco; Luca Langoni and Darío Benedetto.

What time do Boca vs River play?

The Superclásico between Boca and River will start in Argentina at 5:00 p.m. (same time for Uruguay and Brazil). In Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Venezuela, the match will be at 4:00 p.m. Finally, in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, the match will start at 3:00 p.m.

Which channels broadcast Boca vs River?

In Argentina, the match between Boca and River will be broadcast on ESPN Premium and TNT Sports. For the rest of South America, the Superclásico will be seen on ESPN screens.

Boca vs River: last five league matches

Boca 2-2 River, January 2, 2021

Boca 1-1 River, March 14, 2021

Boca 1 (4-2) 1 River, May 16, 2021

River 2-1 Boca, October 3, 2021

River 0-1 Boca, March 20, 2022