😱 We need to be smarter: Costas' challenge to Marcos Rojo | OneFootball

Racing’s 0-2 defeat to River Plate at the Cilindro left a tense atmosphere, focused especially on Marcos Rojo’s sending-off. The defender was shown a red card after striking Lucas Martínez Quarta, an action spotted by VAR that left the “Academy” down to ten men while they were searching for an equalizer. “We’ll talk to him; those things can’t happen to us,” coach Gustavo Costas said in the press conference.

Superiority without end product

Despite the result, Costas defended his team’s performance, insisting they were superior to the “Millonario.” However, he lamented the lack of finishing that had already hurt them in the previous derby against Independiente. “I’m worried that we just can’t put it away. Football isn’t about who deserves it,” the manager explained, visibly frustrated by the wasted chances that currently have Racing outside the playoff places.

A pressure-filled finish

With only three rounds left before the end of the Torneo Apertura, the margin for error is minimal. Costas called for calm from the fans and composure from his players to overcome their nerves in front of goal and fight for qualification until the very last minute.

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