The Guadalajara coach had known the Fortaleza Rojiblanca for several years. And the fact is that on a day like today, but in 2017, Fernando Gago was wearing the Boca Juniors shirt and played at the Akron Stadium against Chivas in the Duel of Giants.
It was on February 2, 2017, when Chivas received the Xeneizes at the Akron, to play the match against Los Tapatíos. That night, the current Guadalajara coach was captain of the Argentine team and played all 90 minutes of the match.
Gago was undoubtedly one of the brightest elements in the Argentine team, as he was one of the best performing players, both with the ball and in defensive duties. He was also in charge of providing the assist for Boca's only goal, with an extraordinary cross behind the Red and White defense.
The match ended in victory for the Rebaño Sagrado, who drew 1-1 in regular time and won 5-3 in the penalty shootout. In fact, the Guadalajara coach scored the fourth shot of the shootout, after deceiving the Chiverío goalkeeper.
The Red-and-White Note
- Jesús Sánchez and Isaac Brizuela, now under Gago's orders, played in the Duel of Giants against their current coach.
