Enner Valencia to make first start for Boca Juniors against Gimnasia de Mendoza

Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia is set to make his first start for Boca Juniors on September 5, 2026, in a match against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza. The 36-year-old forward, who joined the Argentine club in August 2026, has appeared in four matches as a substitute but has yet to score a goal for the team.

Coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena has opted to include Valencia in the starting lineup to manage player workloads and provide offensive experience, particularly as Miguel Merentiel requires rest ahead of a Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against São Paulo. Valencia is looking to overcome a recent goal drought and regain confidence following a missed penalty during a recent Copa Argentina shootout against Vélez Sarsfield.

The match is part of the eighth round of the Torneo Clausura and will take place at the Víctor Antonio Legrotaglie stadium.