Montero Is Unstoppable as Boca Could Enter São Paulo Clash on a 10-Game Unbeaten Run

Boca Juniors is building momentum just as one of its biggest challenges of the season approaches. Álvaro Montero delivered another standout performance, while the Xeneize remains on an unbeaten run that could reach 10 matches before facing São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

📺 The Great Conquest in the Sudamericana, LIVE on beIN SPORTS

Boca Juniors is building momentum just as one of its biggest challenges of the season approaches. Álvaro Montero delivered another standout performance, while the Xeneize remains on an unbeaten run that could reach 10 matches before facing São Paulo in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

Before returning to continental action, Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side has one final test against Gimnasia y Esgrima. If Boca avoids defeat, it will enter the São Paulo showdown on a 10-game unbeaten run.

Álvaro Montero emerges as Boca's hero

The Colombian goalkeeper was decisive on Wednesday as Boca eliminated Vélez Sarsfield in the Copa Argentina Round of 16.

After a 0-0 draw in regulation, Montero stepped up in the penalty shootout, saving attempts from Elías Gómez and Thiago Silvero.

Vélez had a golden opportunity to win the match in the final minute, but Dilan Godoy struck the post from the penalty spot.

In the shootout, Tomás Marchiori denied Ecuadorian forward Enner Valencia, but Montero's two saves ultimately tipped the balance in Boca's favor. The Xeneize won 4-3 and advanced to the Copa Argentina quarterfinals, where it will face Racing Club.

Boca hasn't lost since its last Copa Sudamericana setback

The Xeneize's strong run takes on even greater significance with the Copa Sudamericana back on the horizon.

Boca has not lost since falling to O'Higgins in regulation during the Copa Sudamericana Playoffs. Since then, Arruabarrena's team has remained unbeaten and is coming off two important results in a matter of days.

Boca defeated Lanús with a last-minute winner in the league last Friday before eliminating Vélez on penalties in the Copa Argentina.

Now, Gimnasia y Esgrima stands as its final test before returning to Copa Sudamericana action.

Gimnasia is Boca's final test before São Paulo

Boca will face Gimnasia y Esgrima before hosting São Paulo on Tuesday, September 8, in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

If the Xeneize gets through that match without losing, it will enter the continental showdown on a 10-game unbeaten run, with Montero in outstanding form between the posts.