River Plate won the superclásico Boca Juniors by 1-0 on Saturday at La Bombonera on the fifteenth date of the 2024 Argentine League, led by Vélez Sarsfield, and arrives in good shape to receive Colo Colo on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
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Manuel Lanzini scored the only goal of the afternoon in the 19th minute to celebrate for the ‘Millonario’, who was superior and kept three points that allow them to continue in the fight for the title and prepare in the best way for the rematch against the Chilean team for a place in the semifinals of the Cup.
Romero case
After the end, a tense discussion arose between the local goalkeeper, Sergio Romero, and the ‘xeneizes’ fans who insulted the players for the defeat.
“He insulted me so much that he found me, unfortunately. I was leaving calmly, but angry, and he found me. I lost my mind and came back. I didn’t want it to happen, but that’s it. I should have let it go and left,” Romero admitted after his reaction, for which he could receive a sanction.
The moment was captured by cameras.
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On Monday, the club issued a statement about what happened and announced a two-match suspension for the goalkeeper.
“Club Atlético Boca Juniors would like to inform all members and supporters that, due to the events that have become public knowledge at the end of the match played at La Bombonera last Saturday, the decision has been made that our player Sergio Romero will not be called up for the next two matches we have to play (against Club Atlético Belgrano de Córdoba and the Argentinos Juniors Athletic Association)”, Boca said in a statement.
“We also inform you that the three supporters who caused the incident have been identified and that the corresponding measures will be applied to them,” he added. “Our Club must be a big family, made up of fans, players, employees and directors.”
Finally, he says: “Therefore, we all owe each other mutual respect at all times and be united for the good of the Club, enjoying sport and competitions where Boca participates, encouraging and participating together, in peace and harmony.”
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