The altitude of Bogotá would have taken its toll on the player.
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Millonarios fell at home 1-2 against the Atlético Nacional de Medellín team, in a vibrant match that beyond the result left an image that has perplexed the fans of the ‘albiazul’ team, but also the fans of Radamel Falcao Garcia.
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Falcao garcia, a high-sounding signing for the ‘ambassador’ team, He played 70 minutes in the match that It took place on the night of Wednesday, July 24 at the El Campín stadium in Bogotá, which had the stands full to see ‘El Tigre’ in action and roar on the field where he always dreamed of playing.
Although Millonarios’ number 9 had several chances to score a goal, he was seen with good rhythm and mobility in the rival area, but perhaps with physical difficulties typical of the altitude of the capital, which is 2,600 meters above sea level.
As Falcao was about to leave the pitch, he was seen inhaling oxygen through a bottle, an image that has worried fans who do not know what the physical condition of the striker from Santa Marta, with a past at River Plate, Porto, Monaco, Atlético de Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Galatasaray and Rayo Vallecano, really is.
Here is the image that has worried the fans of the ‘tricolor’:
Falcao, with oxygen in Millonarios vs. Nacional, match at El Campín in Bogotá. #LigaBetplay pic.twitter.com/fB1YjolJft
— The Sports Page ® (@LaPagDeportiva) July 25, 2024
Playing at altitude naturally affects those who are not used to practicing a high-performance sport in such conditions.
The percentage of oxygen saturation determines the oxygen content in the human blood. When the body reaches about 2,500 meters above sea level, the oxyhemoglobin saturation begins to decrease dramatically.
It should be noted that Radamel Falcao García is 38 years old and is at the end of his career as a footballer after a long and successful stint in European football.
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