# Boca Juniors defeats Racing Club to reach Copa Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lvaro-montero-club-and-national-team-availability > Updated: 2026-09-28T12:28:42.000Z. Sources: 156. Developments: 7. Boca Juniors secured a spot in the Copa Argentina semifinals following a 3-2 comeback victory against Racing Club at the Gigante de Arroyito stadium in Rosario. While Racing Club initially controlled the match through a Gastón Lodico ‘gol olímpico’ in the 18th minute and a goal by Adrián ‘Maravilla’ Martínez, the momentum shifted after the introduction of substitute Enner Valencia. The Ecuadorian striker scored a hat-trick consisting of three headers in the 72nd, 79th, and 95th minutes to overturn the deficit. This performance marks the first time an Ecuadorian player has scored a hat-trick in the history of the competition or for Boca Juniors. Valencia became only the fifth player in Boca Juniors history to score three headers in a single match. The defeat has led to the departure of Racing Club head coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda by mutual agreement, following a string of poor results that have also jeopardized the club’s chances of qualifying for international competitions in 2027. Sebastián Romero and Luciano Aued were set to serve as interim coaches. Managed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena, Boca Juniors now prepares to face Banfield in the semifinals. However, the match was preceded by significant tension at the stadium entrance, where reports indicated clashes between Boca fans and security forces. These incidents involved the use of tear gas and rubber bullets, causing distress among spectators, including children. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Boca Juniors defeats Racing Club to reach Copa Argentina semifinals Boca Juniors advanced to the Copa Argentina semifinals after Enner Valencia scored a hat-trick to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Racing Club, leading to the departure of Racing coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enner-valencia-hat-trick-leads-boca-juniors-to-copa-argentina-victory ### 2026-09-26: Boca Juniors defeats Racing 3-2 to reach Copa Argentina semifinals Boca Juniors defeated Racing Club 3-2 in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals, fueled by an Enner Valencia hat-trick, following a tense buildup marked by fan incidents in Rosario. 135 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-and-racing-club-face-off-in-copa-argentina-quarter-finals ### 2026-09-25: Boca Juniors to honor Miguel Ángel Russo and prepare for Copa Argentina match Boca Juniors will name its new 1,600-square-meter member gymnasium after the late coach Miguel Ángel Russo. Meanwhile, the team has arrived in Rosario for a Copa Argentina quarter-final against Racing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-to-honor-miguel-ngel-russo-and-prepare-for-copa-argentina-match ### 2026-09-23: Andrés Gariano appointed referee for Boca vs Racing Copa Argentina clash Andrés Gariano has been named referee for the Copa Argentina quarter-final between Boca Juniors and Racing Club, a decision drawing scrutiny due to his recent controversial officiating. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrs-gariano-appointed-to-referee-racing-vs-boca-copa-argentina-match ### 2026-09-23: Boca Juniors to face Racing in Copa Argentina quarterfinals Boca Juniors will face Racing Club in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals this Sunday, with Leandro Brey set to start in goal for Boca due to Álvaro Montero's international call-up. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-prepares-for-copa-argentina-quarter-final-against-racing ### 2026-09-20: Boca Juniors and Racing Club prepare for Copa Argentina clash Boca Juniors and Racing Club prepare for a Copa Argentina quarter-final amid venue uncertainty and roster changes, including goalkeeper Álvaro Montero's call-up to Colombia. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-rejects-boca-juniors-request-to-withhold-lvaro-montero ### 2026-09-09: Álvaro Montero travels to Colombia amid family bereavement Boca Juniors goalkeeper Álvaro Montero has traveled to Colombia following a family bereavement, leaving his participation in upcoming matches against Central Córdoba and San Pablo uncertain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lvaro-montero-travels-to-colombia-amid-family-bereavement --- Cite as: Boca Juniors defeats Racing Club to reach Copa Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lvaro-montero-club-and-national-team-availability