Boca Juniors Makes History with Penalty Shootout Victory over Palmeiras

Boca arrived in the country after beating Palmeiras on penalties

Boca Juniors once again wrote a new chapter in its rich history by qualifying for a new final of the Copa Libertadores after beating Palmeiras on penalties at the Allianz Parque in Brazil after a dramatic definition.

A large number of supporters of the Xeneize team came to the Minister Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza to receive the team led by Jorge Almirón to thank them for making it to the final of the tournament, where on November 4 they will face Fluminense from Brazil at the legendary Maracaná Stadium. .

One of the first pearls of the day was Marcos Rojo, who wore the playing shirt of Uruguayan Miguel Merentiel, who was key with a very good run to assist his compatriot in Edinson Cavani’s goal.

One of the most sought after by the fans was Sergio Romero, who was once again vital for his flying in the 90 minutes and in the penalty shootout. “Chiquito, Chiquito,” the audience chanted when they saw the goalkeeper. “We have a great work group. Boca tries to do things as best as possible. We did things well and we won, which is the most important thing,” said the man who emerged from the Racing quarry.

The runner-up in the world in Brazil 2014 said that “the expectations are very great, they are up there. We hope to prepare in the best way for November 4,” he added. In addition, he made those present laugh when he told the anecdote about when he spoke with his wife Eliana Guercio: “My wife, the first thing she told me was that we won like Boca.”

Edinson Cavani, author of Xeneize’s only goal in the match, was also praised (he later missed his penalty at the start of the definition). “We are in the final and I am enjoying it a lot. The whole team was good,” commented the experienced Uruguayan attacker.

The former Manchester United and PSG player in recent days decided to change his look by shaving and last night he ended his scoring drought. When asked about it, he smiled and said: “There are people who believe in that.” “I come to give myself to the club and give myself as much as possible to my teammates. There are people who love you or love you less, but you don’t have to think about that,” he added.

“We have to enjoy the moment and focus on the championship now,” concluded the Uruguayan, making clear his ambition to win and leave a mark with the blue and gold shirt. Xeneize’s next challenge will be on Tuesday, October 10, from 8 p.m., against Belgrano in Córdoba. After seven days, those from La Ribera have accumulated 7 units, which places them in eleventh position, three behind Central Córdoba in Santiago del Estero, the last institution to enter the Final Phase.

“A true early final was played and it fell on our side. I feel like we had a great series, these games are always difficult,” commented Pol Fernández, who wore the captain’s ribbon after the expulsion of Marcos Rojo and took the penalty that put Boca Juniors in the grand final against Flu.

After landing at the Ezeiza airport, the team got on the buses to travel to the Boca Predio, where they got into their vehicles and headed to their homes to rest and recover ahead of the clash against the Pirate on matchday 8 of the League Cup.

2023-10-06 10:50:51
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