Carlos Zambrano was one of the figures that had Boca Juniors in the draw against Corinthiansthe last Tuesday, May 17, for date 5 of the Copa Libertadores 2022. In addition, the Peruvian defender shone in the opposite area by winning a split ball that became Darío Benedetto’s goal for the 1-1 that never moved in the marker, thus generating one of the most impressive bars in South America as The 12 salute the effort of the ‘Lion’.
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The honor of ‘León’ Zambrano caused many fans of Boca Juniors praised the Peruvian, as he has been one of the most regular since Sebastián Battaglia began his cycle at the helm of the team.
Carlos Zambrano and his hard encounter with João Victor. / SOURCE: Twitter. YOU CAN SEE: Carlos Zambrano LIVE spoke on ESPN: “People want me to stay quiet and not say it” [VIDEO]
“Good game Carlos, let’s put it that on Sunday we won”, “Thanks for the delivery Kaiser. Every day you play better”, “Forgive me for having hated you so much, Kaiser, I love you”, “That’s how I love you, with egg, heart and magic defending the colors”, “How you dropped the ball to Pipa. What a piece of player”, “Mastarclass Kaiser, I kept it up dad”, were some of the comments.
Carlos Zambrano and his goal assist
Corinthians silenced La Bombonera in the 16th minute with a goal from Du Queiroz, but after that action all the dangerous situations were for the local team. Almost at the end of the first half, Carlos Zambrano rose, connected with a header and assisted Darío Benedetto who did not forgive and beat goalkeeper Cássio. Boca tied it thanks to Zambrano and ‘Pipa’.
“Player No. 12”, the official bar of Boca Juniors, greeted Carlos Zambrano
The Boca Juniors bar, La 12, which is one of the most fearsome and recognized in international football, gave recognition to the Peruvian Carlos Zambrano for not being intimidated by the Brazilian João Victor. “The Kaiser (fist and flag of Peru),” he wrote.
When does Boca Juniors play again?
Sebastián Battaglia’s team will have to rethink its strategy, because this Sunday, May 22, is the final of the Argentine Professional League Cup and Boca Juniors will face Tigre. After that final, the Xeneize team will close the group stage against Deportivo Cali at La Bombonera.
What did Juan Román Riquelme say about Carlos Zambrano?
Besides of Player Number 12the vice president of Boca Juniors, Juan Román Riquelme, surrendered to Carlos Zambrano and pointed out that it is “his weakness” in the team, thus admiring the good game of the Peruvian in the Argentine team.