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Gimnasia vs Boca Juniors match

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The gist

Gimnasia Mendoza host Boca Juniors in Liga Profesional on Sep 5, 2026, 3:30 PM.
Boca's Leandro Paredes may be rested due to a hamstring contracture.

Background

This is a Matchday 8 fixture in the Clausura Group A of Argentina's Liga Profesional. Gimnasia Mendoza sit second in the group, while Boca Juniors are sixth. Boca are coming off a Copa Argentina quarterfinal appearance, but face a packed schedule and potential player fatigue.

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 28, 2026The only recorded meeting between the clubs ended 1-1, with Boca hosting.
  2. Sep 3, 2026Reports emerge that Boca midfielder Leandro Paredes could be rested after feeling discomfort in his left hamstring during a 0-0 draw with Vélez.
  3. Sep 5, 2026Match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM local time at Estadio Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie.

Who’s saying what

Official
Boca coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena is managing player workload amid a packed schedule.

Still unverified

Paredes' injury is reported as a contracture by Argentine media, but no official medical confirmation or further tests have been announced.

Sources

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