millionaires he left behind the elimination of the League, after the role in the home runs. Despite the base of good players, those from Gamero once again needed a penny for the peso. A separate page and the people of Bogota celebrate their 76th birthday this June 18, as one of the most representative clubs in Colombia.
Many players have passed through his shirt, few have remained in history. One of them is Raphael Robayo, player and fan of Millonarios. The Bogotano managed to be champion with the squad. Now, from the outside, he lives every game like any other fan.
The midfielder was present, from the stands, in the home run matches, receiving a standing ovation from the fans at the El Campín stadium. Moment to remember those moments of glory, but also of sadness, during his time as an ambassador’s player.
Robayo’s feeling is not discussed, but he also has the voice and authority to refer to the moment of blue. He spoke with FUTBOLRED, about the affection for the institution, the present and the need to have a more competitive payroll, for the history of Millionaires.
What does Millionaires mean in your life?
In my professional life, it is my sports home. It is where I made myself known, I got titles, a sports image I enjoyed many years of my career, of which I am a fan. Personally, it is a blessing to have been in the club, I wish I could give my last dance with the blue shirt, to contribute to the team at some point. It is that love that one feels for a place, institution and people who supported one at the time.
Possibilities of returning to Millionaires
No, now we have had no contact. Due to the issue of how the team’s participation ended, I have not had the possibility of a message beyond support for the situation and the good work he has done with the young people, as far as he has been able to go.
Macallister contact and advice, from what he sees off the pitch
With ‘Maquita’ we have a close relationship, we talk a lot. What one tries to do is to support him, more than advice, it is what one sees outside, unfortunately he has been in a large part of the tournament, he has been only in that leadership in the team, of experienced players. It has not allowed him to express everything from sports as he wanted. He has had to support young players, with good presentations, but who have not had that leadership for the team to reach another final.
I have congratulated him for the great work. He is a human being, sometimes he can have regular matches where things don’t work out. He has always put his face, despite the circumstances. He has been charged along with teacher Gamero this elimination, knowing that the payroll is not up to what the team is.
Shortcomings and points to improve in the Millonarios squad
He lacks a center of experience. If you tell me who, Román Torres is free, he has wanted to come, he has Millos in his heart. He could bring a lot of experience, in that defense that is very weak. With the departure of Juan Pablo Vargas to the National Team, he showed us that we do not have security in that area, to level that out when he is not there.
On the sides, it is necessary to have replacement. Bertel ended up having a great championship, playing well, just like Elvis. But there is no one to replace them, for when they are not physically there or by sanction. In the middle you need experience, Larry and Pereira have done well, as has Stiven. There is no one who leads, with all due respect, in the field, who raises his voice, who puts the boys’ feet on the ground.
Maca needs another partner to help her, one with experience to help her. So that she doesn’t take all the weight. We realized that Daniel Ruiz is a good player, with projection, but he is young to deal with the weight of Millonarios.
Celis and Sosa arrived to contribute, but they were not the expected solution. One end is essential. There are young players like Guerra, Quiñones and Gómez, but one with weight, with experience, is missing, to teach them to play calmly in the final moments, to make better decisions
With the arrival of Luis Carlos and the rumor of Castro, another attacker is needed, who shows respect. It’s not easy with five or six players, but the team needs them.
Moments of joy and sadness with the blues
If I look at it by goals, the Cup and League titles. Looking at others, the 2007 South American and my first goal. They were amazing. And the difficult ones, several because obviously the eliminations hurt us, with steps to the final. With Junior we won in Bogotá and lost on penalties in Barranquilla. The one from Cali on penalties, we deserved to be in that final. Errors and lack of concentration at decisive moments.
Message to the fans of Millionaires
Congratulate them for their support, what was seen in the games I went to, in the stands, with a full stadium, despite the fact that the team could not fulfill what the people expected. Enjoy the birthday of Millionaires, celebrate it in peace, with great joy. They require experienced players. Millionaires deserve a much more competitive payroll, to be champion. It’s not just having a youth project to sell players, that gives fans titles and that they are constantly in finals.
Sergio Cortes
FUTBOLRED Editorial Office
@seracoca_95
