After the 3-0 victory for River against San Martín de Tucumán in the Copa Argentina, Marcelo Gallardo held a press conference in which he analyzed not only the match, but also the overall state of Argentine soccer.
True to his style, Muñeco was self-critical, direct, and deep: he targeted the structure of the championship, the lack of play, and the wear and tear faced by teams that want to take the initiative.
"The hierarchy of the tournament means there's more fighting than playing," Gallardo said when asked about the development of the match. He added: "You have to compete in a 30-team tournament, where those with less will try to fight with their own tools and you have to prepare to battle."
The Millonario coach explained how that dynamic conditions the playing style of the teams: "They don't let you play, they cut off the circuits, and you have to try to overcome them. That often makes the spectacle less attractive. Nobody gives you anything."
