Ramón Díaz revived Corinthians: he crushed Fortaleza and awaits the winner of Racing

After the arrival of Ramon Diaz, Corinthians changed completely. The Brazilian team was immersed in a terrible streak and came to be in last position after a very bad start to the championship. However, since the coach from Rioja arrived at Timao, the team has not stopped growing. Although is still in relegation positions in the Brasileiraobarely the goal difference separates it from salvation. At the same time, it broke the market with Memphis Depayand became the top candidate to win the Copa Sudamericana after crushing Fortaleza in the quarterfinals.

The São Paulo team surpassed the team from the state of Ceará to reach the semifinal of the South American Cup. After winning the first leg 2-0 as a visitor, they annihilated the team led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda 3-0 and sealed the series with a 5-0 aggregate score. Furthermore, he is not the first Brazilian that he leaves behind since in the round of 16 he eliminated RB Bragantino through criminal proceedings.

After an apathetic first half in which there were no emotions, in the second half Timao struck three times. The first goal was scored by Paraguayan Ángel RomeroIgor Coronado immediately stretched the lead that Pedro Henrique was responsible for completing at the end. Furthermore, in the midst of the São Paulo carnival atmosphere, Memphis Depay He made his continental debut and provided the assist for the third goal.

The truth is that Ramón’s Corinthians went through the series and destroyed the team that won the group against Boca. With the classification sealed, wait in the semifinals for the winner of Racing and Athletico Paranaensein a duel between the other candidates to stay for the cup. In the first leg in Curitiba, the Academy fell 1-0 and seeks to turn the key this Thursday at the Cilindro de Avellaneda.

Ramón is a technical director of enormous hierarchy and with a lot of experience in important games. For this reason, he knows how to manage his energy and not celebrate too much too soon, when the final objective has not been achieved. Besides, this weekend they face Sao Paulo at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in a new edition of the São Paulo classic, so the team must be as rested as possible.

Once classification to the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana was secured, where he still did not know his next rival, “El Pelado” decided to put a damper on the moment of euphoria that was experienced in the Neo Química Arena. “We have to remain calm and humble, we still have a lot to compete for”said the former coach of River and San Lorenzo de Almagro.

He also emphasized the large difference in the score (5 to 0) in a decisive instance of an international competition. Regarding that, Ramón stated: “It is not easy to play against a great team like Fortaleza. We must not forget that they reached the final last year. “The credit goes entirely to the players, who work hard and stay focused.”

In the press conference after the win against Fortaleza, the Argentine coach praised the adaptation capacity of his players to constantly alternate between a line of 3 or 4 defenders, as requested by the match process. “We know that we have a very good midfield and that allowed us to change. At one point the line of three helped us a lot”said the Riojan.

In recent weeks the Brazilian team finalized the arrival of Memphis Depay. The 30-year-old Dutchman, who spent time at Manchester United and Barcelona, ​​arrived on a free transfer after his last spell at Atlético Madrid. He arrived in Brazil at a key moment in which Timao seeks to become champion of the Copa Sudamericana and maintain the category at the local level. Meanwhile, the star of the Netherlands team has already started to pay on the field.