Rigoni on Libertadores return with São Paulo: "Expectations high" | OneFootball

Back at São Paulo, Emiliano Rigoni was officially presented this Thursday at SuperCT. The Argentine forward spoke about his expectation of returning to play in the Copa Libertadores and recalled his first stint at the club.

“It was a very beautiful moment. I get to return once again at a decisive moment in the Copa Libertadores. The expectation is for São Paulo to advance to the next stage. No matter who scores the goal, no matter who plays, the important thing is for São Paulo to move forward. That’s the club’s goal. If I can help, I’ll be very happy as well. The expectation is the best,” said Rigoni.

São Paulo returns to the field for the Libertadores next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), when they visit LDU for the first leg of the quarterfinals at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, Ecuador.

The return match will take place on September 25, Thursday, at 7:00 p.m., at Morumbis.

Before that, coach Hernán Crespo’s team has a commitment for the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro against Botafogo this Sunday at 5:30 p.m., at Morumbis.

2021 Copa Libertadores

During his first stint at São Paulo, Emiliano Rigoni was a key player in the clash against Racing in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

After a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Morumbis, Tricolor needed an away win to secure a spot in the next stage of the competition. With two goals from Rigoni and one from Marquinhos, São Paulo defeated the Argentines 3-1 and sealed qualification.

In total, the forward played three matches in that edition. The São Paulo team was eventually eliminated in the quarterfinals by Palmeiras, the eventual champions.

São Paulo’s Schedule

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