A few days before the major final of the Recopa Sudamericana, Racing's coach, Gustavo Costas, ignited the hope of the fans of the 'Academy' with an emotional message. Throughout the week, the coach worked on the team's mentality, insisting that they must approach the match in Brazil as a 'war.'
"All together to Brazil. Nothing is resolved. Let's go Academy, damn it," Costas wrote on his social media, accompanying his words with significant images. The 'Academy' travels with a 2-0 advantage, but the coach made it clear that the series against Botafogo is still not closed.
Costas' message is not only directed at the fans but also at his players: "Many minutes are still to come. This group will not take it for granted, we will have to fight for it and play the match," he had warned after the first leg in Avellaneda. For the return leg, Racing arrives with good news physically, as their forward Luciano Vietto has progressed favorably and will be available to the coach.
On the other hand, libero Santiago Sosa is still not in a condition to return due to his knee sprain, while Chilean goalkeeper Gabriel Arias confirmed that his injury will not prevent him from being in goal for the final. Since his arrival in 2024, Costas' Racing has stood out for showing great performance in knockout matches, with seven wins in ten direct elimination games.
With this history and an important advantage in the series, the team travels to Rio de Janeiro with the intact hope of adding a new international title to their trophy cabinet. Gustavo Costas' words and careful preparation are aimed at strengthening his team and keeping them focused on the upcoming challenge.
