Boca Juniors advances in Copa Sudamericana

Boca Juniors has found renewed momentum in the Copa Sudamericana following an early exit from the Copa Libertadores. Under the leadership of manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena, who took charge in mid-June, the team has implemented greater tactical flexibility and bolstered its roster with signings including Álvaro Montero, Sebastián Villa, and Leandro Lozano.

The club's path in the tournament included a tense knockout victory against Chile's O’Higgins, which was decided by a penalty shootout after a 1-0 loss in the second leg. Key contributors in that match included goalkeeper Álvaro Montero and Lautaro Blanco, who scored the decisive penalty.

Following the win over O’Higgins, Boca Juniors faced Paraguayan side Recoleta. The team secured a 3-1 home victory and a dominant 4-0 win away, led by offensive performances from Santiago Ascacíbar.