One week before the clash between Boca and Deportivo Recoleta for the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, the uncertainty about the venue for the first leg gave rise to a curious proposal from Paraguay. Luis Vidal, president of the Paraguayan team, joked about sending help to recover the grass at the Bombonera to avoid the Xeneize having to change their home ground.
The possibility that the club from La Ribera might play its upcoming home matches at the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium, due to the terrible condition of its own stadium, did not go unnoticed by Recoleta. Although the change could benefit them sportingly, Vidal made it clear what the club's desire is. "All my life, as I always say and declare, La Bombonera shakes, it beats, as they say. I heard it could be Huracán or Lanús. Even, it might be better for us in sports, but of course we want to play at La Bombonera", he assured in a conversation with journalist Emilio Nunia on SuperDeportivo Radio.
In a relaxed tone, the official went a step further and made a suggestion that quickly caught attention. "If necessary, we are available to help with some gardeners, with some seeds, with whatever it takes to get the field ready for the match", he expressed with laughter.
Beyond the venue, Vidal emphasized the importance of the series for an institution that is facing its first international experience. "We are going for everything, we are enjoying the moment, it’s like playing a World Cup, imagine for us. So we want the celebration to be complete", he stated.
