The curious line from a coach always linked with Boca: “the fans know” | OneFootball

Every time Boca’s bench enters a zone of turbulence or a new manager is being sought, his name is one of the first to show up on the radar. He knows the institution from the inside because of his time there as a player, and although he switched sides, the media continues to link him with the club from La Ribera.

It is Ricardo Gareca. On this occasion, the experienced coach shared a reflection that quickly resonated with the blue-and-gold faithful. El Tigre gave a no-holds-barred analysis of the idiosyncrasy of Argentine football and focused particularly on the competitive gene that separates the Xeneize from the rest of the teams in the country—perhaps in an attempt to get closer to the fans?

Speaking about what unites the two biggest clubs in the country, he said that “both need to play well and win,” the coach began explaining, before diving fully into the mindset of the fans. “The difference may be that Boca fans, even if the team wins in a way that doesn’t fully satisfy them, still celebrate and are happy.”

El Tigre Gareca is always mentioned for the Xeneize bench.

Far from stopping there, Ricardo Gareca went deeper into that trench mentality that characterizes Xeneize supporters compared to the rest of the clubs. “If you’re Boca, you’re Boca, and if you’re not, you’re anti-Boca,” he stated firmly.

For El Tigre, the fans live perfectly well with that reality and even enjoy it: “It’s very rare for someone who isn’t a fan to have any sympathy for the club. Since the supporters know that, they end up celebrating even if the team won with a questionable goal or a lucky play. They’re happy and they celebrate.”

Finally, he drew a parallel with the pressure that falls on their archrival, marking a clear difference in taste: “It’s quite common for someone who isn’t a River fan to still like River. Their fans will celebrate all the same, but it’s in their DNA that they need to play well and win deservedly. Then comes the result,” he concluded.

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