Javier Saviola wants Mexican clubs to return to the Copa Libertadores
Saviola wants to return to the old format that included Mexican teams
porEditorial Team
Argentina
The Little Rabbit expressed his admiration and respect for Liga MX teams, which he described as demanding opponents, well-structured, and possessing a high level of football
During his visit to Mexico to participate in the presentation of the documentary Deporte que Transforma Vidas, Javier Saviola expressed his desire to see Mexican teams competing in the Copa Libertadores again.
The former River player, who took part in Libertadores editions when Mexican teams were invited to the tournament, emphasized that their presence gave the South American competition a "plus." "Mexican soccer is missed in Libertadores, it gave us that extra edge of not knowing much about their players... With Mexico, it was something different. Hopefully, at some point, those spectacular rivalries can return," the former striker said.
Según Saviola, los clubes mexicanos le daban un plus a la Libertadores
Additionally, the former Millonario footballer commented that Liga MX teams represented not only a tactical challenge but also an attraction from a communication standpoint. "Mexico is a very tough opponent. Mexican teams are very difficult, very well prepared in every sense," he recalled.
In this context, Saviola enthusiastically recalled the matches against clubs such as Cruz Azul, Tigres, and América, and he emphasized that Mexican soccer generates interest in Argentina: "It's a style of soccer that people like, and it's also widely watched in Argentina."
Saviola se enfrentó varias veces a equipos mexicanos
During his career, "El Conejito" faced Mexican teams both in club tournaments and with national teams. He even admitted to having suffered the tough 3-0 defeat against Cruz Azul at Estadio Azteca in 2001, a match that was significant for Mexican soccer on the continental stage. "I have great memories of all the matches I played against Mexican teams, whether with the national team or in the Confederations Cup," he added.
Meanwhile, the Argentine supported the possibility of Rafael Márquez, with whom he shared a locker room at Barcelona, taking on the role of head coach of the Mexican National Team: "He knows every corner of Mexican soccer, he knows how people think... I believe it's the best thing that could happen to Mexico. He's going to pursue that goal of building a competitive national team," he stated.
