The Spanish midfielder Saul Niguezformer footballer Atlético de Madrid This past weekend, he became the second Spaniard to lift the Libertadores Cup.
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The man from Elche assured that he has been surprised by many things in this new stage. But one that perhaps he did not expect, the support of the fans of the Flamengo. The Spaniard highlighted the strength and dimension of support for the Rio club, surpassing all his previous experiences.
“I have never experienced something like this, on this scale. I come from the best fans of Europethat of Atlético de Madrid. But I had never experienced what I saw when I left Riverwhat I saw here… It’s because the CONMEBOL gives half of the stadium to the other team; If not, we would fill it,” he commented. Saul in words to cassette.
Saúl Ñíguez, celebrating the Copa Libertadores, with the Flamengo fans.
Despite not being an absolute owner, Saul He has had regular participation in the team, with two assists in 21 games, and has reunited with former teammates such as Samuel Lino and Jorginhoin addition to the strong connection with the coach Filipe Luishis former teammate in the Atlético de Madrid.
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The player recognized the hardness of the season and the difficulty of Brazilian Championshipbut he highlighted the importance of the team’s work, which this coming weekend could be proclaimed champion of the league championship. “The truth is that it is very nice! And well deserved for the club, the players and the fans. We have not had an easy year. And we cannot forget that on Wednesday we have another game and we can win another title. It has been a difficult year. The Brazilian Championship It is very difficult, each point is earned with effort,” he commented.
