MADRID (AP) – Madrid became Buenos Aires for one on Sunday, with tens of thousands of Argentine fans turning Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu into a stadium in its own right.
River Plate fans were nevertheless the only ones to celebrate, either at home or in Spain, following the historic victory over fierce rival Boca Juniors in the twice suspended Copa Libertadores final.
River came from here to beat his opponent 3-1 in the stretch of moment after extra time to win the South American equivalent of the Champions League 5-3 overall.
One of the best-expected matches in South American football nevertheless came to an end, no later than one month after the first leg in Argentina.
The final crowned one of the most embarrassing chapters of South American football, which saw its leaders without being able to combine historical play on the continent. The time of the match had to be played in the Spanish capital after it was spoiled by the violence of the fans in Buenos Aires two weeks ago, when Boca players were injured before the match after River fans attacked the bus team with stones, bottles and wood.
Wonderful footballer Lionel Messi and FIFA President Gianni Infantino were among those of Bernabéu’s “superclassic,” who saw Argentine enthusiasts sing the setting in an exclusive scene from the classic European stadium.
It is River’s fourth title in the Copa Libertadores, and the first since 2015. Boca Juniors remained in six titles and lost the chance to equal Argentina, with 606 members, as the most successful club in the competition.
“River was the most productive team in the tournament,” said Matías Vizcaya, River’s assistant coach who replaced suspended Marcelo Gallardo. rival, we were amazing in both matches. “
After achieving 1-1 after 90 minutes on Sunday, River took the lead when Juan Fernando Quintero scored 4 minutes in the era of overtime, and Gonzalo “Pity” Martínez added a third purpose in the final minutes of the high-level game.
Darío Benedetto opened the scoring just before the break for Boca, and Lucas Pratto equalized for River at 67.
Boca expelled Wilmar Barrios early in extra time and then Fernando Gago left the area behind by injury.
The first leg at La Bombonera stadium in Boca, Buenos Aires, ended 2-2.
Enthusiastic rivals separated for security reasons with more than 25,000 of each club expected at Bernabéu, and many became loved from Argentina. Only local team supporters were able to participate in matches in Argentina to prevent fan violence.
However, it was not a full room, with 62,000 participants in the setting in a stadium of about 80,000 seats. There were empty sections or goals.
“It’s hard to communicate about enthusiasts right now,” said Boca Juniors coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto. “We couldn’t win the Cup for them. They’ve endured a lot to come here from all over the world. She’s incredibly unhappy in the locker room. It hurts me a lot not to win the Cup, especially because of the love. “
Quintero scored with a shot from the edge of the domain after a well-coordinated attack on Boca’s defense. Martinez allowed the celebrations to begin when he scored at an open goal in the last few seconds and Boca goalkeeper Esteban Andrada entered the opposing domain, taking a look at equalizing in a corner.
Seconds earlier, Leonardo Jara had a goal for Boca and commanded the match in the shootout, but his shot hit the pole to desperation of the team’s disen spoes.
Benedetto opened the scoring with a good purpose in a counterattack at 43. After receiving a very good crossover from midfielder Nahitan Nández, Benedetto cleared a defender and entered the area with only goalkeeper Franco Armani to win, then quietly ended up with a Dio the impression of taunting a River player as he ran to celebrate with his teammates.
River got the tie after a pass from Ignacio Fernández to Pratto, which he scored with a shot near the penalty spot.
The second game on 24 November was postponed first a day after the Boca team bus attacked in front of the monumental River Stadium. He played in Argentina for security reasons.
The adjustment in Madrid was played as part of strict security measures. Supporters of both clubs flooded the city streets on the weekend and had been near the Bernabéu since Sunday morning.
No primary incidents had been reported among enthusiasts in the city, which he selected from several bidders in a component because he has one of the largest Argentine outdoor populations in Argentina.
The Spanish government said a 68-year-old amateur suffered an attack on the center on his way to adjustment and was hospitalized in critical condition.
River enthusiasts celebrated the name at the Obelisk in central Buenos Aires, and madrid enthusiasts were expected to wear the red and white colors of the team in an iconic square in the capital.
With this victory, River Plate will be South America at this month’s FIFA Club World Cup.
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