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Germán Balcarce

27/11/2018
9:50 p.m.

The enthusiasm of the fans of the river remains intact. There is great enthusiasm to win the Copa Libertadores in Boca, but also to reach the final of the Copa Argentina. That's why some 700 spectators contested the cool night of Mar del Plata and, about 100 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, supported the players before the semifinal against Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.

"River, my good friend, this campaign will come back to be with you" sounded intense when the bus arrived at the Costa Galana hotel at 8:58 pm. With lots of red flames and a deafening blast, the home campus was excellent. The concern was such that the security guards had to hold the gates forcefully so as not to give in, especially when Marcelo Gallardo and Gonzalo Martínez approached to take pictures and sign autographs.

The Grand DT received the biggest demonstration of affection from La Feliz. At the shout of "Muñeeecooo, Muñeeecooo", he signed dozens of autographs and took many photos showing an impressive predisposition. He spent several minutes restoring his affection to the people, who also looked after Enzo Francescoli, Leonardo Ponzio, Franco Armani and Gonzalo Martinez. The Pity was dedicated to the traditional "like it's crazy". There was even a compliment for Exequiel Palacios: "You ate Sol Pérez".

In addition to such a reception, there was a wide repertoire of baffles in Boca for their desire to win the Copa Libertadores without contesting the rematch match corresponding to the final. "Che bostero, che bostero, we do not tell you more, we are waiting for you when you want to play the final," sang the fans. And then they invented another melody: "It seems to me that Boca does not want to play, I think Boca does not want to play, she's scared, she's scared in the final." And of course, he missed a more common rhyme: "Oooh, Boca, you're crazy".