Alvaro Montero Debuts as Boca Juniors’ Starting Goalkeeper

Colombian goalkeeper Alvaro Montero, 31, made his first appearance for Boca Juniors in the Copa Sudamericana, keeping a clean sheet in a 1‑0 win over O Higgins with a decisive close‑range save. Coach Luis Arruabarrena then selected him to start the following league match against Riestra, replacing Leandro Brey as the first‑choice keeper. Former Boca great Oscar Córdoba praised Montero’s abilities, noting his experience in Argentina and his potential to become a key player for the club. Montero’s debut marks his first competitive game for Boca after a career that includes titles with Millonarios, Vélez and a Supercopa Argentina.