Matías Galarza Fonda apologises to the River squad after Racing knockout | OneFootball

Amid the dismay, disappointment, and anger that swept through the heart of the River squad following their elimination against Racing, Matías Galarza Fonda, who made a reckless mistake that led to the home team's 3-2 and the consequent defeat of the Millonario, spoke up in the locker room and offered a general apology.

The information that emerged from within the River camp indicates that the Paraguayan felt responsible for the result, after having mishandled the ball with his chest in the box and giving it away to Gastón Martirena for the third goal, and he took responsibility for the situation in front of the group.

What exactly happened in River's locker room? Once Enzo Pérez spoke to the media—in his role as captain to face the crisis—the players held a private meeting in which one of the team leaders (whose name was not revealed) spoke up.

It was then, after a general self-critique and a statement from a key player in front of everyone, that Galarza Fonda asked to speak and apologized to his teammates for the play that ultimately sealed the Millonario's elimination.

The midfielder had come on—along with Juan Portillo—around the 70th minute, as Marcelo Gallardo explained because "they are young" and were "fresh to replace two players (Ignacio Fernández and Enzo Pérez) who have been giving a lot and were feeling it during the match," and not only was he unable to find his footing on the field during that time, but he also made a mistake in a crucial play.

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