The celestial dream (or the illusion we all saw coming)
Ah, Cruz Azul, that team that is always “two steps away from glory” but that, for some cosmic reason, ends up tripping over its own shadow. This time, however, the machine seems determined to break the curse (or so they say). Willer Ditta, the Colombian defender who missed the first leg due to an accumulation of cards (because, of course, what would football be without questionable refereeing?), made it clear: “We want the double”. What a novelty! As if we didn’t know that all teams dream of winning everything… until reality slaps them in the face.
James Rodríguez: the villain of the movie (or the one who could ruin the party)
But not everything is hunky dory at La Noria. While Ditta returns, León prepares his own card up his sleeve: James Rodríguez, that player who, when he wants (and that is key), can make a match look like a FIFA tutorial. “We know his qualities,”Ditta said, in what could be the understatement of the year. Translation: “I hope you have a bad day, because if not, we’re toast.”.
And while the team prepares for the duel, the celestial fans (those who have seen more lost finals than repeated soap operas) seem to believe again. “They feel identified with this Cruz Azul”, commented Ditta. Of course, because nothing unites more than drama and hope… until minute 85.
The interim coach and the eternal sky blue roller coaster
As if that were not enough, the team now sails under the command of Vicente Sánchez, the Uruguayan coach who arrived after Martín Anselmi decided that, well, “I better leave now that they still want me”. Ditta, in an exercise of diplomacy worthy of the UN, praised Sánchez: “He gives us freedom in the field”. In other words, he lets them do whatever they want, as long as they win (because if not, we already know how this ends).
But not everything is chaos. According to Ditta, the team has “matured” with the past leagues. Translation: “We already know what it’s like to lose painfully, so this time we’ll try not to.” With a 3-2 lead, things are looking good… but this is Cruz Azul, so it’s best not to claim victory until the referee whistles for the fifth time.
Will they achieve the double? Or will it be another chapter of “Almost, but not”? On Sunday we will know. Meanwhile, the fans can continue dreaming (and praying).
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