Maxi Salas plays down River vs Racing hype: see what the striker had to say | OneFootball

Settling in at River immediately and dispelling theories about adaptation times, destiny has once again placed Maximiliano Salas on Racing's path. More specifically, the Argentine Cup, which in the quarterfinals will pit him against the club he left in conflict after executing the release clause. Is it a special match? "It's just another one," the forward said after the victory over San Martín (SJ).

Despite the natural intrigue that arose as soon as the Millionaires advanced past Unión in the round of 16, Salas, the main protagonist of the story, downplayed the situation and assured he was "very calm" when asked about facing the Academy after leaving amid controversy.

After analyzing his good moment at River and the 2-0 victory over the San Juan team, including a goal, the 27-year-old forward anticipated the clash with Racing: "It's just another match. The winner advances to the semifinals. I am very calm, I gave everything at Racing and now I am focused here."

Calm as usual, with a sober demeanor, Salas remained unfazed by the question, regardless of the impact it might generate. And it is clear that, beyond his prudence, when the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup are played (still without a confirmed date), it will be a special situation because of what he experienced at Racing and also because of how he left.

After winning the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa, the forward was about to renew with the Academy, but Gallardo's call changed his plans: he accepted to join River, and Jorge Brito activated the 8 million euro release clause, an act that infuriated Diego Milito and the entire sky-blue and white world.

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