Colombian midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero commented on the upcoming Superclásico this Sunday against Boca Juniors and highlighted that "it is the moment to deliver a decisive blow". During the press conference he held alongside Boca's midfielder Leandro Paredes, Quintero acknowledged that "the current situation is not the best we are used to, but it's a clásico and a historic match for us". Another topic Quintero discussed was the renewal of Marcelo Gallardo as head coach of the Núñez team: "The club made it clear that the support for the coach is immense. Not only because of the moment we are going through, but also for us," and he emphasized that "in tough moments, real support is seen. The decision is noticeable at key moments". When asked about the relationship between the squad and Gallardo, he was firm: "We would never let go of the coach's hand, because in one way or another he chose us to come. It would be a lack of respect to have that mentality".
Quintero will seek to take the reins of the Superclásico this Sunday and guide River Plate to a victory that will give them a confidence boost for the final stretch of the Torneo Clausura. "It is our moment to show our support and what we want". River Plate will arrive at this Superclásico in a very poor moment, having lost seven of their last 10 matches and even complicating their qualification for the next edition of the Copa Libertadores, a tournament they have participated in uninterruptedly since 2015. Regarding this delicate situation for the team, Quintero expressed: "Life always takes you to these limits, and especially football. This is not the best moment, and we have a clear outlook, as we will have to face a great rival. For us, being at River is a great responsibility and a pleasure". Lastly, he referred to the situations that occurred in several of the recent matches, where he was seen very angry: "The anger is personal because sometimes I feel I can give more. It's my mentality, of wanting to play the full 90 minutes".
