The Superclásico Showdown: River and Boca Prepare for Quarterfinal Clash

Since the final whistle blew at La Bombonera, nothing was the same. Boca’s narrow victory against Godoy Cruz and the remaining results marked the outcome that Argentine football was longing for: there will be a Superclásico in the quarterfinals of the League Cup. The repercussions, as expected, did not take long to arrive. In River, behind closed doors, they have already begun to plan it; while Brandsen 805 Marcos Rojo gave the first indication of how he fell when he was notified by his rival: “How nice. The truth is, very nice.”

The repercussions of the Superclásico in River

From the peace of mind of already being classified, once the curtain was lowered on the four matches, Núñez perceived it positively. Far from taking him as an opponent that could be avoided because of the ‘early’ instance, they planted a flag on the opposite side: it is an impulse, a motivation, especially for the coaching staff.

Fundamentally for Martín Demichelis and his entire staff, they see this new crossing with Boca as a “challenge”, according to what was revealed from within the River Plate area. So that? To confirm that the team is clearly on the rise, but also because they feel it as a kind of revenge after the bad taste of the tied classic at the Monumental, where in general terms Diego Martínez’s team were somewhat superior. The plan to dominate the eternal rival strategically has already been launched.

How they took the Superclásico in Boca

On the Boca side, a few hours have passed since the news that shocked one as soon as Leandro Rey Hilfer determined the end of the 1-0 with Tomba, the truth is that the captain’s position is broadly what they feel in the bowels of La Bombonera: they wanted to play with River. “He is beautiful,” Diego Martínez said later at a press conference, following Rojo’s line.

They live it as a final, they feel it that way; not only because it is a Superclásico, but because as the coach said “there are three games left to win and try to be champions.” And also, in part, they feel it as an opportunity to stick out their chests and throw down some statements – unfortunate, as they believe – that were made from the other side after the last meeting at the Monumental.

Which is it? From the controversial phrase of Demichelis’ “seven defenders” in reference to the blue and gold coach’s tactical approach, to Paulo Díaz’s insult to Cristian Lema after the spicy exchange with Franco Armani: “In Lanús he didn’t speak and now he thinks he can “beautify”

2024-04-17 12:11:00
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