Boca became champion of the Professional League after drawing 2-2 with Independiente in La Bombonera, and the defeat of Racing against River by 2 to 1 in Avellaneda. Minutes after shouting champion, Hugo Benjamin Ibarra highlighted the mystique of the team to achieve the title. It was a huge job all this effort they made during the time I am as a coach. They deserve what they are living right now,” said El Negro on the field. He added: “We had to do our job. We turned a result around and then it was complicated at the end. We had to think about ourselves and the results were given, the best won. It’s a good start as a coach. I greet all the Boca fans in the country, my old man a huge kiss, my brothers and the whole family. Boca has that mystique that we have achieved little by little and we are contracting step by step”.
The word of the champions
Agustín Rossi: “We started the year winning a tournament, we had the bad luck of the elimination of the Cup and it hit us, but this group drew strength from where they could to reverse the tournament. When a team gets used to winning, this happens. In the difficult moments we needed to hit, we hit. The group was always united. It’s a privilege to wear this jersey, to win another title. I am happy. I always said I wanted to stay but it’s not up to me.” Sebastián Villa: “Perseverance allowed us to overcome the obstacles that were presented to us along the way. We have made a family. Also thank all this fans who have always supported and always encourage us.” Marcos Rojo: “We suffered a lot, they ended up tying, but luckily it was given to us. We were the most forceful team. We won the games we had to win. We are always here regardless of what they say.” Óscar Romero: “It is a beautiful joy, it is priceless. I’ve had to come recently, it’s amazing and now it’s time to enjoy with the family.” Statements made on ESPN
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