Teófilo Gutiérrez throbbed the duel against Boca for Copa Libertadores

The Colombian striker referred to Xeneize, the coffee team’s next rival, and threw flowers at him, in addition to showing his respect.

Boca will receive the Deportivo Cali next Thursday in a meeting that will define his future in the Liberators cup. Theophilus Gutierreza soccer player for the Colombian team, spoke in the preview of what will be a special match for him and showed respect for Xeneize.

The former striker of the Millionaire He referred to what the duel means for the sugar group: “You always want to play against the best teams and Boca is one of those, without a doubt. It’s a cupbearer, like River, Palmeiras and Flamengo. For that, you have to prepare very well”.

“We are the current champion of Colombia and we have to represent our country well. We have to enjoy it and go to La Bombonera to make a nice presentation. We are excited to show what we are in the Cup for”declared the 37-year-old footballer, in dialogue with ESPNregarding what to look for Deportivo Caliwhich is at the top of Group E, with eight points, after the victory against Always Ready.

The president of Deportivo Cali also throbbed the match against Boca

Marco Caicedo, boss of the coffee institution, was excited to get the ticket to the next instance on the Boca field: “It would be historic for us and for the country to go to the round of 16 drawing or winning at La Bombonera”. Furthermore, he added: “It’s an imposing stadium, the closeness it has with the public is intimidating. The boys are mentally and psychologically ready to face the match”.

What does Boca need to get into the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores

The Xeneize will receive the coffee growers on Thursday 26, from 9:00 p.m. In case of getting a victory, they will qualify directly, regardless of the result of the match between Coritnhians y Always Ready. However, if he draws the match, he will need the Bolivian team to beat Timao away by a difference of two or more goals, while if he loses, he would play the South American Cup.

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