Leonado Ponzio is one of the great emblems of the Marcelo Gallardo cycle. He was at the club throughout the successful process and was key both on and off the field of play. He became an idol for fans and is now enjoying his final months as a player.
At 39, he’s fulfilling a completely different role this season and only played 62 minutes divided into five meetings in this Professional League. Without complaining and understanding the situation, he was a positive leader and accompanied his teammates on this path to be very close to the title.
Football is incredible and so is destiny, because Ponzio could give himself the pleasure of being a starter in the decisive match against Racing. River needs a point to turn around and the midfielder could have his first game as a starter.
With Enzo Pérez injured and with Bruno Zuculini suspended, the chances of the captain playing are high. It is true that he can also form a double five with other footballers, but the idol deserves the opportunity to enjoy it on the field of play.
If successful, Ponzio will reach 16 titles in Núñez and will reach Ángel Labruna and Ricardo Vaghi as the players with the most titles at the institution. It is worth noting that the Millionaire would play a final against Colón and there he could overcome them in case of victory.
Like Cavenaghi in the 2015 Libertadores final, Ponzio has the chance to once again achieve glory on the field of play. Despite not arriving with a football rhythm, the emblem deserves to have the chance to play and enjoy another historic night with the fans. Will it be the end you always dreamed of as a River player?
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