Coquimbo Unido Goalkeeper Expresses Heartbreak After Copa Libertadores Exit

Diego Sánchez, the goalkeeper for Coquimbo Unido, shared his profound sorrow following the team's elimination from the Copa Libertadores. The Chilean club was knocked out after a penalty shootout against Platense, a result that left Sánchez deeply affected.

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It hurts the soul, it hurts so much it doesn't let me sleep.

In a heartfelt social media post, Sánchez described the pain as soul-crushing, stating, "It hurts the soul, it hurts so much it doesn't let me sleep." Despite the anguish, he found solace in the team's effort, adding, "All that remains is the tranquility of knowing we gave our all in every victory and every defeat."

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All that remains is the tranquility of knowing we gave our all in every victory and every defeat.

Sánchez expressed immense pride in the team's journey and the recognition they received. "Knowing that Coquimbo Unido was talked about throughout South America fills me with pride, because we were a tenacious team that only sought a dreamed-of glory," he stated. He emphasized that the team exceeded expectations, noting, "Nobody gave a peso for us, and there we were, with chests puffed out and facing everyone on every field." Sánchez concluded by asserting that the team's story would be remembered, calling them "one of the best 16 teams in South America."

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Knowing that Coquimbo Unido was talked about throughout South America fills me with pride, because we were a tenacious team that only sought a dreamed-of glory.