In São Paulo, the weight of a Copa Libertadores exit has fallen heavily on Memphis Depay. The Dutch forward has apologised to Corinthians supporters after missing the opportunity that could have drawn their tie with Estudiantes level.
Key takeaways
- Memphis Depay addressed Corinthians fans after the club’s Libertadores disappointment.
- The Netherlands international missed a chance to bring the knockout tie level against Estudiantes.
- Estudiantes, known as El Pincha, came through the confrontation with Corinthians.
- Depay’s message was a public and heartfelt apology to everyone connected with the Brazilian club.
Depay responds after decisive Libertadores moment
The former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid attacker broke his silence after the missed chance against the La Plata side, a moment that denied Corinthians the equaliser they needed in the continental series.
Depay’s response was directed broadly at the Corinthians community, with the forward expressing regret for failing to convert when the Brazilian team were chasing a route back into the tie.
For Estudiantes, the result represented another successful night away from their Argentine home. For Corinthians, and for Depay in particular, the Libertadores campaign ended with the memory of a single opening that might have changed the shape of the contest.
