By Wilson Florez
May 23, 2024, 08:49 AM EDT
Cruz Azul and the Eagles of America will increase the rivalry between the two. This time they will face each other for the Clausura 2024 title. Ángel Sepúlveda and Luis Ángel Malagón They are good friends, but the La Maquina player He wants his former teammate to fall with his club.
Luis Ángel Malagón and Ángel Sepúlveda played together in Morelia. That’s where the relationship between both players comes from. But currently they will have to face each other for a title in between.
In this sense, Ángel Sepúlveda left the good relationship aside and hopes to defeat his former teammate. Cruz Azul and the azulcrema team are one step away from lifting a trophy this season and thus evaluating the campaign.
“I know Malagón from when he was starting out, when he was a youth player. Obviously he has improved a lot, he is the national team’s goalkeeper, he has already had quite a journey. It’s going to be a pretty interesting duel, obviously. My task, my job, is going to be to score a goal, we know that he has been doing things well, he is a good friend, but hey, I hope he has to lose.“Sepúlveda explained in statements compiled by Mediotiempo.
Cruz Azul trusts in the support of the fans
Clearly, The Águilas del América are the big favorites to win the Clausura 2024. The azulcrema team has a better squad and also has a much more consolidated process than that of Martín Anselmi.
However, Ángel Sepúlveda hopes for the support of La Maquina fans. The Cementero team player considers that this will be a determining factor in the final. The first match will be played this Thursday, May 23 at the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium.
“Support is importantNow that we returned to the Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium, people began to believe, the results began to arrive, people also became excited. We focus on the field and when we have needed them they have supported us. Before they told us everything or threw in the towel, in the most complicated moments, In the moments we have suffered they have been there to encourage us and I don’t think it will be the exception in this final, but it can make a lot of difference in our favor.“, he assured.
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