Paolo Guerrero last scored in the Copa Libertadores in 2020. Photo: ESPN screenshot
Paul Guerrero continues to score goals in Argentina. The historic Peruvian striker scored his first goal this Wednesday, April 5, in the 2023 Copa Libertadores with Racing in the match against Ñublense on date 1 of the continental competition. ‘The predator’ he received a pass in the 54th minute, took two rivals and defined with his left foot to score the second goal for ‘La Academia’ and seal the victory for his team. After this great goal, the top scorer of the Peruvian team spoke at a press conference with his coach, Fernando Gago, and pointed out that he had a cool head to define against the goalkeeper.
“In the goal I had a cool head, calm and once I see the goalkeeper coming out of the arc the first thing I do is define. Before I had already had a first opportunity, but he narrowed me down quickly and I missed, but the second time I couldn’t miss so I happiness for the goal”Guerrero said.
In addition, the former Flamengo player recalled when he played with the Peruvian team in this stadium and specified that he had already scored on the goal where he scored his goal in this match.
“I know this stadium. In the Copa América we played Paraguay at the Municipal de Concepción stadium and I scored a goal in the same goal. I’m going to take this goal (it’s blessed), “joked the 38-year-old player. Guerrero hadn’t scored in the Libertadores since 2020 when he played for Inter Porto Alegre. With this goal, ‘El Predador’ reached 18 goals in this continental tournament.
Racing’s next game in the Argentine league
Paolo Guerrero’s team will play this Saturday, April 8, against Gimnasia from 4:00 pm (Peruvian time). The Academy will visit the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium to play date 10 of the Argentine Professional League.