Paolo Guerrero He was crowned champions of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana with LDU de Quito after defeating Fortaleza on penalties. After the dramatic definition of the 12 steps, Liga Deportiva was able to get its fifth star from the hand of coach Luis Zubeldía. After the game, the “Predator” spoke at court level and recalled the moment when the LDU coach called him to express his desire to be able to count on him.
“I have experienced incredible moments in these months. Since I came here to the Liga Deportiva there was one goal, to win the Sudamericana. When I stopped racing, teacher Zubeldía calls me and tells me: ‘I need you here because I’m sure.’ “That we will win the Sudamericana with you here, and that moved me and made the decision to come here. I think this call was very important and today we celebrate the championship,” he explained.
Also the national striker He recalled that he had previously reached a South American final but was unable to play because of a sanction for the doping case and explained that he got his revenge today.
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“I had already had the opportunity to play (a final) but I didn’t play it. We reached the final with Flamengo but I was punished and I won’t be able to play in the final against Independiente and today I won’t do it. Get my revenge. Football gives you that,” he added.
Guerrero’s personal success in Conmebol tournaments
The “Predator” was the only Peruvian soccer player to win the Copa Sudamericana with a foreign club. If you remember, Guerrero had already won the Recopa Sudamericana with Corinthians in 2013 after defeating Sao Paulo.
Paolo Guerrero’s emotional hug with his coach after winning the Copa Sudamericana
Coach Luis Zubeldía interrupted the interview that Guerrero was giving and both excitedly hugged each other.
Paolo Guerrero receives the medal after winning the Sudamericana
This was the hug of the President of Conmebol to Paolo Guerrero during the awards ceremony.
How many titles does Paolo Guerrero have?
During his career, Paolo Guerrero has won the following championships, including international, national and regional titles, with the Peru U18 team, Bayern Munich, Hamburg, Corinthians, Flamengo and LDU.
- 2001 Bolivarian Games (gold medal)
- South German Regional League 2004
- Bundesliga 2004-05, 2005-06
- German League Cup 2004-05
- German Super Cup 2004-05
- German Cup 2004–05, 2005–06
- Intertoto Cup 2007
- Club World Cup 2012
- Paulista Championship 2013
- 2013 South American Cup Winners’ Cup
- Brasilirao 2015
- Carioca Championship 2017, 2018
- South American Cup 2023.