Based on early results from the South American club championship, the article believes that Estudiantes finally balanced their solid defense with good offense…thus exhibiting an older, more traditional approach to the game.
Before "Menottismo" and "Bilardismo", Racing and Estudiantes exemplified 2 distinctly different approaches. One places emphasis on high scoring with many forwards and playing long balls into space-a vertical style akin to what is practiced in Europe.…
In the middle of the Copa Libertadores tournament several Argentinian teams played matches against other South American teams. The analysis in this article is damning: “Si no hay jugadores que sepan, no existen equipos que juegan.” In other words,…
Osvaldo Zubeldía's philosophy of doing what it takes to win gives Estudiantes an advantage over Racing and Independiente in the Copa Libertadores of 1968.
A physical, often brutal series of matches between Racing and Estudiantes comes to an end. Both sides admit that Estudiantes won because it was the more physical side. This match signals the brief spell of Racing's successful attack-oriented style…
Just as its victories represent Argentina in international tournaments, River's loss to Nacional reflects national disillusionment as it represents the country. More disappointment will come at the 1966 World Cup a month later.