Fernando Ortiz: 'Classics Are Won, I Have Everyone Well-Motivated'

Fernando Ortiz, head coach of Colo Colo, has underscored the critical importance of securing a victory in the upcoming Superclásico against Universidad de Chile. Speaking at a joint press conference with players, Ortiz conveyed the seriousness with which his team approaches the match, scheduled for Sunday at the Estadio Nacional.

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It's a different game. I've said it, classics are won, not just played. And I have everyone well-motivated in line. We hope to have a good game on Sunday.

Ortiz highlighted the team's readiness, stating, "We have everyone well-prepared and mentally focused." He added that individual player status is secondary to team performance, emphasizing, "I don't like talking about individual names because we are a group of players. Gabriel (Maureira) is fine, Dieguito (Ulloa) is fine, everyone is fine. I hope we have a good game on Sunday. Whoever gets to play has to give one hundred percent."

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I don't like talking about individual names because we are a group of players. Gabriel (Maureira) is fine, Dieguito (Ulloa) is fine, everyone is fine. I hope we have a good game on Sunday. Whoever gets to play has to give one hundred percent.

The coach reiterated his philosophy on derby matches, remarking, "It's a different game. I've said it, classics are won, not just played." He confirmed that the entire squad is "well-motivated" and ready to compete. Ortiz also noted that while this Superclásico is significant, his team's focus remains on winning every match, stating, "All games are important, not just this Superclásico, but the previous one and the next one too. We want to win them all."

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All games are important, not just this Superclásico, but the previous one and the next one too. We want to win them all.