River Plate once again added another failure and this time it was the executioner Central rosary. After a goalless draw in the semi-finals of the League Cup, the Millonario missed all of his penalties and lost 2-0 to the experienced team Miguel Angel Russo, who had a discreet stage in Alianza Lima a few years ago.
As if that weren't enough, it's not the first time that the 67-year-old coach has managed to beat River in a direct elimination duel: he won the four penalty shoot-out games they faced (two of them with Boca Juniors) .
At the end of the game, Russo pointed to his impressive record. “We suffered in the first half. After that it was more balanced. I had to eliminate River twice on penalties, I had blind faith in myself,” he said.
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How did Miguel Ángel Russo do in Alianza Lima?
Miguel Angel Russo He came to Peruvian football in 2019 to work as a coach for Alianza Lima. The coach came with a great poster after his successful time with clubs such as Millonarios FC, Vélez Sarfield, Rosario Central and Boca Juniors (2007 Copa Libertadores champions).
The strategist did not stay on the blue and white bench for long as he resigned after a few months. His time at the small institution resulted in three wins, three draws and four losses in ten games.
Miguel Ángel Russo at the presentation of Alianza Lima in 2019. Photo: Alianza Lima.
When will the League Cup final take place?
Rosario Central faces Platense in the Argentine Professional League Cup. Since there is no confirmation, it is expected that the decisive game will continue to be played Saturday December 16th at the Unique Mother of Cities Stadium in Santiago del Estero.