Palacios and Alarcón's Boca Advances in Copa Argentina Ahead of O'Higgins Duel

Boca Juniors secured a 2-0 victory over Sarmiento in the Copa Argentina's Round of 32, marking a positive start for their new coach, Rodolfo Arruabarrena. The match, held at the Coloso "Marcelo Bielsa" in Rosario, saw goals from Alan Velasco in the 51st minute and Leonel Flores in the 71st minute, with Flores scoring his first goal for the club.

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Boca Juniors, with Carlos Palacios and Williams Alarcón entering in the second half, defeated Sarmiento 0-0 in the Round of 32 of the Copa Argentina, and will arrive fired up for the clash against O'Higgins in the Copa Sudamericana.

Chilean internationals Carlos Palacios and Williams Alarcón both entered the match as second-half substitutes. Palacios came on in the 73rd minute, replacing Velasco, while Alarcón joined the game in the 84th minute, subbing for Santiago Ascacibar. Their participation indicates their integration into the team's plans under the new coaching staff.

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The Xeneize team won at the 'Marcelo Bielsa' Colossus in Rosario and celebrated the debut of coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena.

With this win, Boca Juniors advances to the Round of 16 in the Copa Argentina, where they are set to face Vélez Sarsfield, a team that also features Chilean players Diego Valdés and Claudio Baeza. This upcoming fixture adds an intriguing layer to the competition, pitting several Chilean talents against each other.

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The goals came in the second half, scored by Alan Velásco (51') and Leonel Flores (71'), who scored his first goal with the Boca Juniors jersey.

Looking ahead, Boca Juniors will also prepare for their Copa Sudamericana tie against O'Higgins. The first leg of this playoff match is scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd, at 8:30 PM local time (00:30 GMT) at La Bombonera. The team's current form, bolstered by this Copa Argentina win and the return of key players, sets the stage for these crucial upcoming fixtures.

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Palacios, for his part, entered in the 73rd minute for Velasco, while Alarcón came on in the 84th minute, replacing Santiago Ascacibar.