Racing midfielder Agustín Almendra shared the objectives of the Avellaneda team, indicating that the Sudamericana Recopa is the priority and then they will think about the Libertadores. The "Academy" had a solid start to the year, dominating the Liga Profesional Apertura Tournament with a 3-1 victory over Barracas Central and a 4-0 thrashing against Belgrano.
In an interview with Agencia Noticias Argentinas after the match against Belgrano, Almendra highlighted that Racing has improved compared to last year: "Last year it was very difficult for us to turn around a result when we started losing; now we are achieving it."
Regarding the departure of Colombian Juan Fernando Quintero, Almendra mentioned that his absence is noticeable due to his quality, but he also emphasized the contribution of the new players: "Of course, his absence is felt, and everyone knows he is a player of great quality, but new guys have come in who are contributing, and we all know they are very good."
