Nicolás Figal and Ander Herrera got handed four-match suspensions after their red cards in a heated match with Benfica. This is going to be real tough for Boca Juniors since both players are important in the team’s defense and midfield. The suspensions are definitely going to affect how Boca plays their next few games.
- Both Figal and Herrera got red cards in the Benfica match
- The suspensions will mess up Boca Juniors defensive and midfield game
- The match was part of the Club World Cup tournament
Impact on Boca Juniors’ Strategy
Not having Nicolás Figal and Ander Herrera is going to hurt Boca Juniors bad. Figal who’s really important in defense, and Herrera who can play all over midfield, are going to be missed in the next games. Boca Juniors needs to change how they play now and other players gotta step up to fill in while they’re gone.
Nicolás Figal y Ander Herrera tienen 4 fechas de suspensión por las expulsiones. https://t.co/TRajtsSOIl
— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul)
June 18, 2025
Everyone’s going to be watching how the team does in the Argentine Primera División while dealing with this. Fans really wanna see what Boca Juniors is going to do different to keep winning games.
Player Profiles and Career Background
Nicolás Figal who’s 31 has been super important for Boca Juniors defense. He’s known to be really good at defending and it’s going to be hard without him. He’s played mostly in Argentina where he’s always been good for Boca’s defense. You can check out more about Boca Juniors in the Argentine Primera División on their profile.
Ander Herrera who’s 35 and from Spain, started playing for Boca Juniors at the start of 2025. He played for big teams like Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain before, and everyone knows he can play different positions in midfield really good. Getting that red card against Benfica wasn’t great for his first tournament game. If you wanna know more about Benfica’s part in the match check out their profile.
Future Prospects for Boca Juniors
With Figal and Herrera suspended other players got a chance to show what they can do. Boca Juniors has to use all their players and be flexible to get past this problem. The next few matches are really important to see if the team can adjust and keep winning.
If you want more info about Boca Juniors and their players, you can go to their official profile.
