Marcelo Gallardo, coach of River Plate, was “happy and proud” after the 2-1 victory of the “Millionaire” against Racing, a result that allowed Boca Juniors to be crowned champion of Argentine soccer.
“I am happy and proud beyond having benefited our eternal rival“, declared the “Muñeco” in an impromptu press conference, at the exit of the “Cilindro de Avellaneda”, after his last game as technical director of River.
“In a country where everything is suspected and seems empty of values, we had respect and dignity for the profession. I understand if there are angry fans, but they are the values we wanted to represent. I am proud beyond having benefited our eternal rival“, he added about the 2-1 as a visitor against Racing, which finished the contest second behind Boca.
The victory over Racing allowed the “xeneize”, River’s classic rival, to keep the local title despite the 2-2 draw between the team led by Hugo Ibarra and Independiente at La Bombonera.
“I understand if there are angry River fans, but today we respect our values and what we are. We protect our dignity. I am happy and proud to feel that, beyond having benefited the classic rival. It is inner peace. The rest does not come back “, concluded Marcelo Gallardo.
The victory against Racing Club left River in third position with 47 points, five behind champion Boca Juniors.
