Agustín Palavecino had a new opportunity and took advantage of it. The former Platense has returned to being a starter and played as if he never came out. He was the axis of the River game and he scored two great goals. “I leave very happy for the game I played but above all for the team, which responded in a difficult situation,” said the midfielder after the 3-0 River a Central Barracks, in a game played in San Luis. And I add: “You had to have personality and we proved it from start to finish”.

With these statements, Palavecino reflected the state of tension experienced in the previous one, after the elimination in Copa Libertadores. For River it was very necessary to continue in Argentine Cup. For the context and because it is one of the ways to access the 2023 edition of the maximum continental tournament, given that it is not yet classified. “It was a unique match and we had to play it seriously and in the best way. We always move forward, we are a family and we have to be prepared for when we have to play because this is what this club requires. “Palavecino said, visibly moved by his two goals and at the same time relieved that he needed such a performance after lowering his level and losing his job earlier this year due to injury.

Palavecino’s first goal came after a collective game in which they participated Elia Gomez Y Rodrigo Allendro. The former Colón assisted Pala with an exquisite cue, who with a kick (the ball passed between Gagliardo’s legs) put the bow on a great action to transform the second goal of Marcelo Gallardo’s team, the one that started to give him more peace of mind in the game.

And then, before things got complicated with the dismissal of David Martínez, Palavecino brought out one of his credentials: the mid-range shot. He counts on space, time and takes a right that sinks into Gagliardo’s left corner.

“I keep the second goal because it reminded me of what I scored against Rosario Central”said the flyer. He was referring to the 2-2 win at Arroyito in November last year, after River became league champions, in which the Muñeco team lost 2-0 and raised it with two goals from Palavecino, who did not it had long since turned a month since Union’s defeat from 5 to 1 in Santa Fe.

As for the first goal scored this Wednesday, Shovel He commented: “After the pass that Rodri (Aliandro) gave me I managed to equalize because I had just missed two goals before”. And he helped him break free and also rediscover his game.