In Buenos Aires, the weight of La Bombonera was part of Vasco da Gama’s matchday story before the visitors stepped onto the pitch against Boca Juniors.
Vasco released footage of Santiago Sosa addressing the squad in the dressing room before the game, with the former Racing player underlining what it meant to play at Boca’s famous stadium.
Sosa’s message focused on the significance of the occasion for the Brazilian club, urging his teammates to recognise the setting and the challenge awaiting them before they entered the field.
The pre-match speech gave an insight into Vasco’s preparation for a meeting shaped not only by the opposition, but also by the atmosphere and history attached to La Bombonera.
