Cruzados President Dreams of Copa Libertadores Final Berth, Eyes Domestic Fightback and International Qualification
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Universidad Católica's president, Matías Claro, expressed ambition for the team to reach the Copa Libertadores final.
- The team faces Estudiantes de La Plata next in the continental tournament, while trailing significantly in the domestic league.
- Claro also commented on the club's lack of reinforcements and the objective of qualifying for international cups.
Matías Claro, president of Universidad Católica, revealed the club's strong aspirations for the Copa Libertadores, stating, "We dream of reaching a final."
We dream of reaching a final.
The team, known as Cruzados, is less than a week away from its Copa Libertadores match against Estudiantes de La Plata. Claro conveyed confidence in his team's ability to advance, saying, "We have faith that we can overcome Estudiantes de La Plata, and if not, compete until the end."
In contrast to their continental ambitions, the team's performance in the national league is more challenging. Universidad Católica sits third with 27 points, 15 points behind leader Colo Colo. "In the National Championship, as long as it is mathematically possible, we will keep fighting," Claro stated. He acknowledged the team's disappointing start to the second half of the season but expressed hope that the leader might falter. The objective of qualifying for other international cups also remains.
We have faith that we can overcome Estudiantes de La Plata, and if not, compete until the end.
Claro also touched upon the club's situation regarding player reinforcements, though details were not elaborated upon in the provided text.
In the National Championship, as long as it is mathematically possible, we will keep fighting.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.