It is a reality that many things have changed since the last time Chivas and América met. On the red-and-white side, Veljko Paunovic assures that the team is stronger and more united to face this tough test ahead of the Clasico de Mexico Semifinals of the Clausura 2023.
Want to know everything Paunovic had to say on the day before the first leg? Here are his best quotes from the press conference:
"I am convinced that we are a better team than that day when América beat us."
"We have spent the whole tournament looking to improve and reach the right level to compete with anyone".
"Beyond the fact that it is a Liguilla match and the possibility of advancing to the Final, it is a Mexican Clasico and that adds a special flavor."
"On that day they punished us with a lot with turnovers, they have good players and we have prepared specifically to be better in midfield."
"We want to be proactive in tomorrow's game."
"It is very important to have the energy well focused on things that we know will happen in the game, we must control emotions and be mentally strong."
"It is a masterpiece what we must achieve in the Semifinals, the opponent is very tough, but we came here not to concede anything to anyone."
"The Akron Stadium is our fortress, the fans are our greatest support and the team is our strength."
"We improved in all aspects of the game, we defended the box well and generated chances in the opponent's field".
"The data confirms the team's improvement, I am happy about that, but I feel that the project has many things to improve."
"I don't want to rush or get ahead of myself, later we will talk about the possibilities after this tie".
"We have positive expectations because of the work we have done".
"The final result is what we all worked for. What we want is to turn the work into a great moment."
"I am fortunate to be able to convey this message with the people I work with."
