Sporting Cristal began its participation in the Copa Libertadores with a victory over Cerro Porteño, and coach Zé Ricardo expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance. In particular, he backed Brazilian forward Felipe Vizeu, who scored the winning goal and had faced criticism from fans. “I hope this gives him more confidence and that everyone supports him,” the coach commented. Zé Ricardo highlighted the strength of the opponent and the importance of starting the tournament with a win. “We faced a great opponent like Cerro Porteño, which is having an excellent season in Paraguay,” the coach stated. He also appreciated the work of his coaching staff, which allowed him to better understand the players and the club’s environment. The coach praised the commitment of the players, some of whom returned from injuries for this match, such as Yoshimar Yotún and Catriel Cabellos. “I am very happy because when we work well during the week, every coach likes to see that reflected on the field,” concluded Zé Ricardo, emphasizing that this is just the beginning of his work. To learn more about the performance of other teams in the Copa Libertadores, check out our coverage of Corinthians vs Platense.
