Torres: Cerro Porteño must play with equal footing against Palmeiras

Cerro Porteño striker Jonatan Torres highlighted the team's resilience after their hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras. Torres, a key player in the late equalizer, stressed the importance of the team's mental fortitude in competing on equal terms.

"It was a very complicated, tough match. It's a good result, I think, but we haven't achieved anything yet. We got a good result on a field that is always difficult," Torres stated. He described the equalizer as a collaborative effort, involving a precise cross that led to the goal.

Torres attributed the comeback to the team's willingness to "encourage ourselves, play as equals." He urged his teammates not to fear the opponent's reputation, but to recognize and leverage their own strengths. "When we understand that, we hurt them," he added.

Reflecting on the match, Torres felt the draw was fair, acknowledging Palmeiras's possession while asserting Cerro Porteño's own opportunities. Looking ahead to the second leg, he cautioned against complacency, reminding everyone of the upcoming league match against San Lorenzo. "The series is still open. First, we have San Lorenzo on Sunday. We have to pick ourselves up in the league and fight for the Clausura. Then we will analyze this match again," he said, before concluding with a message of self-belief for the group.

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La serie todavía está abierta. Primero tenemos a San Lorenzo el domingo. Tenemos que levantarnos en el torneo y pelear el Clausura. Después volveremos a analizar este partido.