Platense vs. Boca Juniors live: Clausura tournament match

Platense hosts Boca Juniors in Vicente López for matchday 5 of the Clausura tournament, with both teams looking to make their mark. Boca Juniors arrives with growing confidence, showing signs of the identity their coaching staff desires, while Platense aims to secure more points after their first win of the season last week against Independiente.

Boca's lineup features Álvaro Montero in goal, protected by a defense of Leandro Lozano, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marco Pellegrino, and Lautaro Blanco. The midfield comprises Leandro Paredes, Milton Delgado, and Santiago Ascacíbar, with Tomás Aranda operating as a false nine, supported by forwards Leonel Flores and Sebastián Villa.

Platense, managed by Martín Palermo, will field Juan Cozzani; Agustín Lagos, Ignacio Vázquez, Mateo Mendía, and Tomás Silva in defense. The midfield includes Iván Gómez and Martín Barrios, with Guido Mainero, Nicolás Retamar, and Gastón Togni providing support to striker Luciano Giménez.

Platense has a recent positive memory against Boca, having won 1-0 in June 2024 with a goal from Mateo Pellegrino, who now plays in Italy. The current Platense squad includes players like Nicolás Sumavil, Mateo Mendía, Eugenio Raggio, Santiago Dalmasso, Iván Gómez, Felipe Bussio, Juan Gauto, Nicolás Retamar, Gastón Togni, and Nicolás López.