Boca and Independiente Clash Over Match Date Ahead of Quarterfinal
Facundo Trotta Arrieta
Dailysports's expert
The highly anticipated Boca Juniors vs. Independiente quarterfinal match in the Torneo Apertura has become a scheduling headache, with both clubs locked in disagreement over the date. According to TyC Sports, Sunday is off the table due to legislative elections in Buenos Aires, meaning no major sporting events can be held in the city that day.
Saturday has also been ruled out, as Independiente host Guaraní in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday at 7 p.m., requiring a mandatory 72-hour recovery window. That narrows the options to either Monday or Tuesday.
Boca reportedly favors a Monday fixture to gain extra preparation time should they reach the semifinals. Independiente, meanwhile, would rather play Tuesday for added rest after their continental commitment.
Ultimately, the Argentine FA is expected to announce the full schedule after River’s match against Barracas. Meanwhile, the Buenos Aires security authorities will play a crucial role in finalizing the calendar due to the number of concurrent events across the city.
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