Racing's coach, Gustavo Costas, spoke about security in Argentina following the 2-2 draw against Corinthians in the first leg of the 2024 Copa Sudamericana semifinals. Responding to questions about potential insecurity for visiting fans in Avellaneda, Costas assured that 'these things don’t happen in Argentina,' providing reassurance to Corinthians supporters.
Costas also praised his team’s performance in the match, expressing pride and satisfaction with the squad. He highlighted Racing's attitude to achieve the draw and assured that they will continue to approach the return leg in the same way. Despite Corinthians managing to turn the score around in the first half, the coach emphasized the performance of his players on the field, highlighting a brilliant first half by Racing.
During the press conference, Costas maintained a firm stance when addressing the issue of security in Argentina, noting that it is a concerning topic due to the presence of his team's family members in the country. In contrast, he referred to the insecurity that some foreign fans have experienced in Brazilian territory. Racing's coach appeared confident ahead of the return match at their stadium and stated that they will aim to close the series to advance to the final of the Copa Sudamericana.
