Loss of Luster in Superclasico - Solari's Ambivalent Sentiments over Libertadores Final
In a surprising turn of events, the Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Boca Juniors will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on December 9. This decision, made by CONMEBOL, the South American football governing body, has been met with mixed reactions, particularly from Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari.
Solari, who began his professional career with River Plate before moving to Europe, has expressed both honour and concern about the match being held in Madrid. He sees it as an honour for the Spanish capital to host such a celebrated fixture but questions why it has been brought there and played an ocean away from Buenos Aires.
The decision to move the match comes after the second leg of the final was abandoned twice due to an attack on the Boca team bus by River supporters. This incident, according to Solari, is a poor example to children, as it demonstrates a tiny part of Argentine society determined to destroy everything.
Despite his mixed feelings, Solari believes the final at the Bernabeu has the potential to restore the reputation of the fixture. He hopes the match will act to salvage the reputation of a celebrated fixture and help to wash away what happened in the previous matches.
However, Solari has not specified who he will be rooting for in the Copa Libertadores final. Both clubs have appealed the decision to move the match to Madrid, expressing their desire to play the final in their home city, Buenos Aires.
Madrid may face the winners of the Copa Libertadores final in the final of the Club World Cup next month. Solari, who has begun his professional career with River Plate before moving to Europe, has a unique perspective on the significance of this fixture.
It is worth noting that Solari has expressed a waning interest in the Superclasico, the fiercely contested derby match between River Plate and Boca Juniors. This could be due to his focus on his coaching career, which began at Real Madrid and has seen him guide the team to success in recent months.
Despite this, Solari's connection to the two clubs and his concern for the reputation of the Copa Libertadores final make him an interesting figure in the lead-up to the match. As the countdown to December 9 begins, fans of both River Plate and Boca Juniors will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this historic fixture.
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