The Chilean midfielder from Independiente, Felipe Loyola, described the match as very complicated, acknowledging the playing style of San Lorenzo, a team that is usually strong at home and relies on offensive play with long balls and crosses. Loyola praised the debut as a starter of the Uruguayan Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés, highlighting the team’s preparation and the readiness of all players to perform on the pitch.
Regarding the victory against San Lorenzo, Loyola pointed out that it was an important psychological boost for what is to come. The former Huachipato player scored the winning goal against the "Ciclón", in a decisive match for the leadership of Group B of the Apertura Tournament of the Professional Football League. Independiente secured the victory with goals from Lautaro Millán and the aforementioned goal from Loyola, ten minutes before the end.
At the end of the match, Felipe Loyola valued the victory, calling it crucial given the circumstances of the game and the fact of being at the top of the table. He highlighted the importance of winning away and emphasized the strong psychological boost that this result provides. With humility, Loyola expressed that there is still room for improvement and that he continues to work day by day to achieve his best performance.
