Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro are set to resume their Copa Sudamericana campaigns as they face off at the Estadio Alberto Jose Armando in the first leg of their round-of-16 matchup on Thursday night.
The hosts had to battle hard in the knockout-stage playoff, ultimately securing a 1-0 aggregate win over Ecuadorian side Independiente Del Valle in July.
On the other hand, Cruzeiro dominated the group stage, amassing 12 out of a possible 18 points to top Group H.
The Raposa finished the group stage with three wins and three draws, making them one of only three unbeaten teams alongside Belgrano and Cuiaba. They also netted eight goals while recording five clean sheets.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro kick-off time
| Date: | Thursday, August 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Alberto Jose Armando |
The match will be played at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, August 16, 2024, with kick-off at 8:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
How to watch Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro online - TV channels & live streams
The clash will be available to watch on Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS in the US.
Viewers can also get live updates of the fixture on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
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Team news & squads
Boca Juniors team news
Milton Delgado received a straight red card in the second leg against Independiente del Valle on July 25, and the 19-year-old midfielder will be sidelined for Friday's clash due to suspension.
In terms of injuries, Boca will be missing veteran defender Marcos Rojo, who will sit out his third consecutive game due to a muscle issue.
Fellow defender Cristian Lema, who has been out for the last four matches after sustaining an injury against Independiente on July 25, will also be unavailable for Friday's game.
Edinson Cavani had a subdued performance against Rivadavia last weekend, but the Uruguayan striker, with 16 goals in his last 20 games, remains a key player to watch.
Boca Juniors possible XI: Romero; Advincula, Figal, Medel, Blanco; Aguirre, Medina, Fernandez, Zenon; Cavani, Merentiel.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Romero, Brey, García |
| Defenders: | Advíncula, Rojo, Fabra, Blanco, Saracchi, Valentini, Figal, Weigandt, Blondel, Lema |
| Midfielders: | Medina, Fernández, Campuzano, Bullaude, Taborda, Fernández, Ramírez |
| Forwards: | Cavani, Benedetto, Zeballos, Merentiel, Langoni, Janson, Briasc |
Cruzeiro team news
Cruzeiro will have to manage without the services of Fabrizio Peralta, who is still sidelined after returning from the Copa America in June with a muscle injury.
Gabriel Veron, who has been out for the last four games since suffering a thigh injury against Palmeiras, is also unavailable for selection for the Raposa.
Cruzeiro possible XI: Cassio; William, Ze Ivaldo, Villalba, Kaiki; Walace, Henrique, Barreal, Pereira; Jorge, Diaz.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Cássio, Gabriel Grando, Anderson, Léo Aragão |
| Defenders: | Marlon, William, Kaiki, João Marcelo, Zé Ivaldo, Lucas Villalba, Jonathan Jesus, Weverton, Pedrão |
| Midfielders: | Matheus Henrique, Arthur Gomes, Álvaro Barreal, Walace, Lucas Silva, Mateus Vital, Lucas Romero, Ramiro, Fabrizio Peralta, Wesley Gasolina, Japa, Vitinho, Fernando Henrique |
| Forwards: | Matheus Pereira, Kaio Jorge, Gabriel Veron, Juan Dinenno, Lautaro Díaz, Rafael Silva, Arthur Viana |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/18 | Cruzeiro 1-1 Boca Juniors | CONMEBOL Libertadores |
| 20/09/18 | Boca Juniors 2-0 Cruzeiro | CONMEBOL Libertadores |