The match between Boca Juniors and Independiente de Avellaneda is being very intense, as both teams have had chances to take the lead. In the first approach of the 'Rojos' to Agustín Rossi's goal, Carlos Zambrano had to appear to prevent his team from falling.
The Peruvian defender is one of the best players for the 'Xeneizes' in the current Argentine Professional League and today he proved it again, just to leave no doubts. After a great collective play by the visitors, 'El León' anticipated Leandro Benegas and did not allow him to score the first goal at La Bombonera.
After this action, the player trained at the Academia Deportiva Cantolao was left lying in the Boca area as he suffered an injury to his right ankle. Although it seemed serious, he quickly got up and signaled to his coach, Hugo Ibarra, that he was fully recovered.
Boca Juniors vs. Independiente: pre-match preview
After defeating Gimnasia 1-2 in the postponed game midweek, the 'Xeneizes' have the first option to become champions. Due to the positive result against 'Lobo', the team coached by Hugo Ibarra reached 51 points and regained the top spot against Racing Club, with 50 points, the other team with possibilities and that will play against River Plate.
Boca, who needs to win to secure the title, will be without Darío Benedetto for the final match. The 'Pipa' is injured and will be out of action for three weeks. In that sense, 'Negro' Ibarra recovers Luis Vázquez, who has already served a suspension. Frank Fabra, who was injured in La Plata, and Sebastián Villa are also alternatives.
On the other hand, Independiente will be one of the judges in the final match. If the Avellaneda team defeats Boca, they can give the chance of winning the title to their archrival: Racing. That's why this match is marked by tension. The truth is that coach Julio César Falcioni will be without defender Juan Manuel Insaurralde and forward Facundo Ferreyra due to injury problems.
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