Boca Juniors' midfielder Leandro Paredes spoke about the upcoming Superclásico against River Plate this Sunday and stated that it is one of the most important matches of his career. Paredes, who is the star player of the team coached by Claudio Úbeda, will start for the first time against River. During the press conference he shared with River's Colombian midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, Paredes acknowledged that it is a pleasure for him to play against such players. Whatever happens on the other side is their problem. Regarding the certainty that he will be starting for the first time in a Superclásico, the midfielder, who is also a key player for the Argentina national team, confessed: "I have dreamed for a long time of returning to my country, my club, at this age and at 100%. It's a dream to play this type of match... The importance and responsibility have changed a lot compared to my first Superclásicos. It will be very nice." When asked about River's difficult moment and the possibility of worsening it, Paredes clarified that "we are only thinking about ourselves and preparing for the match in the best possible way for Sunday to take the three points."
Paredes calls Superclásico one of the most important matches of his career
Boca Juniors' midfielder Leandro Paredes shared his expectations for the match against River. He highlighted the importance of the game and will be starting for the first time in a Superclásico. The player also commented on the match preparation and River's current situation.