Buenos Aires, November 25 (NA) – Following River Plate's tough elimination in the Clausura Tournament playoffs, Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza Fonda posted an apology directed at all the club's fans. In the caption of a black-and-white post on his social media, Galarza wrote: "Today I want to apologize to all of River's fans. Today I have to learn, pick myself up, work on my mistakes, and seek my best version." "I love this club and I will give my all to move forward and leave it at the top, as it should be," the midfielder concluded, accompanied by two heart emoticons, one red and one white. The apology came after one of the most talked-about plays of the match against Racing: in the last minute, Galarza had the chance to clear the ball that led to the opponent's third goal, but failed to do so, and the action ultimately sealed River's elimination. This situation sparked strong criticism on social media and amplified the fans' discontent, who are still digesting the loss in the playoffs. Aware of the impact of that error and the difficult institutional moment the club is going through, the midfielder chose to take responsibility and send a direct message to the supporters. The gesture was well received by the leadership and technical staff, who value his self-critical attitude in a high-tension context. Now, Galarza will seek to recover mentally and earn a place in the new 'Millonario' that will attempt to rebuild for the next season. #AgenciaNA Since I arrived, a little over three months ago, I never imagined I would find myself in this situation, neither personally nor institutionally.
