Chivas wants America to ‘pay the piper’ after losing great race

After losing by the slightest gap against the Puebla active on day 11 of Closing 2023Finally Chivas Rayadas from Guadalajara They were optimistic and in post-match statements, both the club’s strategist, Veljko Paunovic and the attacker Victor Guzman, They pointed out that now the goal is to beat the America in the National Classic the following day.

Despite seven unbeaten matches and four straight wins, the “sacred herd» created the first surprise of the 11th day after succumbing 1-0 during his trip to Cuauhtemoc Stadium before “Strip” of Puebla, being a game in which they generated several goalscoring chances, but there was no strength from the rojiblancos.

Following what was shown in the course of the match, the Serbian coxswain, Paunovic He told a press conference that, despite the loss, he feels calm about his team’s performance, pointing out that his students showed a good game and generated several scoring chances.

“The team has been sensational in terms of arrivals, in terms of momentum. We arrived behind the scenes, inside, we also played from above, from set pieces. I believe the final product was not finalized, but the team put on a fairly complete game. With all that said, I am proud of the work accomplished by the team. It’s never good to lose, but if you’re going to lose, you have to do it like this, ”said the helmsman rojiblanco.

Subsequently, the “New Pastor” asked to turn the page and pay attention to the National Classic before Americameeting which will take place in the house of the “sacred herd” and that could mean the breaking point to secure his place in the top four places of the general table.

“I want people to start creating the Clásico atmosphereForget everything, there is a very important game which is very exciting for everyone, for our team, for the fans, for our families, for me, for all of us who support this great club and that’s what I want to live now, I want people to focus on the next game, the Clásico.”

Likewise, one of the players who gave something to talk about after his statements in the mixed zone, was the striker Victor “Pocho” Guzmanwho took defeat as the motivating theme for the duel against the staunch rival and warned that they would go to the field in search of the Eagles “Pay the Pied Piper.”

“I want to thank all the fans for how they delivered today, for how they delivered in previous games. We are in privileged positions; Today we had a setback, it’s football. I’m happy with the way we played, although I’m not happy with the result. NOW we are very focused on the classic, in our next rival and in which we must go out to win. As I’ve already said, We’re not looking for who did it for us, but who’s going to pay for it (America)”.

With the setback against the “camoteros”, the team from Guadalajara reached 21 points in the tournament and partially settled in third place, although with the possibility of falling to fifth position if they Toluca and Pachuca win their respective duels.

Likewise, it is important to emphasize that those led by Paunovic They are still at the top of the standings and despite the fact that the Azulcrema team takes a victory against the tigersFinally Chivas they would reach the National Classic above their hated rival, since those of Coapa would reach 20 units, one less than the Guadalajara.