In the four years since, the famous club has stabilized its leadership off the pitch and admirably climbed their way back into the Primera Division and claimed their first Primera title in six years, as well as collecting a Copa Campeonato in 2014 on it.
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Then, with three minutes and 30 seconds left on the clock, Teofilo Gutierrez tucked home a rebound to cut the deficit and trigger an unlikely comeback, which was completed by Rodrigo Mora’s stunning volley into the top corner with just 40 seconds remaining.
Tigres’ Brazilian coach Ricardo Ferretti had complained the Mexican league never allowed teams to postpone domestic matches while they were involved in key Libertadores Cup rounds.
Gallardo, 39, was sent off for abusing officials during the 0-0 draw in Monterrey last week but is desperate to take River to the title for the first time since 1996, when the attacking midfielder came off the bench in both legs against America de Cali. A week after their late escape act at the Estadio Universitario, Los Millonarios entertained San Jose of Bolivia.
But a second goal for River would come.
“I think beating River in the final would mean an terrible lot more”.
Tigres was trying to give Mexico its first Copa Libertadores trophy.
Once a River youth product and now a Tigres idol, Damian Alvarez also took pride from his side’s belief in fair play. “We never had any doubts”.
“So it will be different, the one who does it better, will win the game”. “And we are going for more”.
On the other hand, Tigres UANL have only won one in their last five matches across all competitions.
“During moments they (River Plate) were superior and controlled the match but that doesn’t mean that this game will work out the same”, the Uruguay global told reporters.
Gallardo said: “These players have got a real competitive streak”.
Despite only playing two games so far in the Liga MX, they find themselves without a point after losses to Toluca at home and Morelia as visitors. “This is a unique opportunity for us”.
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“Us and them, we are with the same wish of gaining a title”.
