The Boca in English Podcast: Episode 139

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi catch up on Boca news, including the new kits, some injuries, a few signings and the possibility of a Leandro Paredes return. Then, they preview the FIFA Club World Cup, the games against Benfica and Bayern Munich, the atmosphere in Miami as the fandom takes over Florida and more.Follow us!Twitter: https://x.com/CABJ_EnglishSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nyqyYw8GXP8UUsoKsJizl?si=RnazZgz6Qf2aB0N3EJl2OA  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boca-in-english-podcast/id1445775892

Rodrigo Azurmendi and guest Damián Silberstein of Catarsis Xeneize discuss the return of Miguel Ángel Russo as Boca Juniors' head coach. They then talked about some of the players that could be leaving the club, the latest transfer rumors and the team's chances at Club World Cup.Follow us!Twitter: https://x.com/CABJ_EnglishYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BocainEnglishPodcast

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi work through their despair after Boca lost to Independiente on Monday and got eliminated from the playoffs. The guys talk about the game, the good (and mainly bad) performances from the players and the reaction from the fans. Then they discuss where we go from here.Follow us!Twitter: https://x.com/CABJ_English

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi go over Saturday's contentious game against Lanús, where the team advanced to the Quarterfinals after winning on PKs. The guys analyze the team's performance and then dive deep into the scenes at La Bombonera, where the fans expressed their frustration at the board and the players alike. Finally, they preview next week's match against Independiente.Follow us!Twitter: https://x.com/CABJ_English

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi analyze Boca's tie against Tigre that dropped them to second place at the end of the regular season. The guys discuss what new coach Mariano Herrón did right and wrong and what the team needs to do going forward. Finally, they answer some fan questions!Find us!Twitter/X:https://x.com/CABJ_English

In an emergency episode of the show, Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi discuss the firing of Fernando Gago as Boca Juniors' manager. The guys debate the timing of the decision and its implications. Then they go over the candidates to take over and make their predictions.Find us!Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boca-in-english-podcast/id1445775892YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BocainEnglishPodcastTwitter/X:https://x.com/CABJ_English

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi vent their frustrations after Boca Juniors' frustrating loss against River Plate. The guys try to make sense of Fernando Gago's blunders, the players' poor effort and the overall lack of fire from everyone involved. No one was spared in this cathartic episode of the show.Find us!Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6nyqyYw...Twitter/X:https://x.com/CABJ_English

Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi eulogize club legend Hugo Gatti, who passed away at 80. Then, they discuss Boca Juniors' win over Estudiantes, the club's third in a row. The guys analyze what went well, focusing on the second half performances from Merentiel, Palacios and Belmonte. Finally, they preview Sunday's Superclásico against River and make their predictions.

In this episode, Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi celebrate Boca's important road win over Belgrano de Córdoba. The guys focus on Zenon's return to the starting XI and the great performances from players like Delgado, Palacios and Belmonte. Then, they discuss Cavani's crisis of confidence and look ahead to next weekend's game against Estudiantes.

In this episode, Facundo Zalazar and Rodrigo Azurmendi recap the first quarter of 2025, including Boca's signings, the heartbreaking loss to Alianza Lima in Copa Libertadores and the promising start in the domestic league. Then, the guys talk about the win over Barracas Central that has Fernando Gago's squad sitting in first place after 12 games.