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Este milagro llamado Racing
The language in this article is worth noting The same type of "anti-football", violent, and deplorable style of play that El Grafico-for years-had condemned, is now a sign of courage, temperament, and lessons learned By quoting players in the 1930…
Estudiantes a ganarlo
anti-futbol: the basic summary of Estudiantes' victory over Racing
Algo de aquel Racing, poco de este Estudiantes
Several players arte expelled as "el senor brusca" rears his head in this match
Algo está pasando en el fútbol argentino
Helpful summary of the changes in Argentine soccer of the late 1960s
Basile con la bandera, Pachamé con su dignidad
Author makes note that "ugliness" and violence should be accepted by now when these two teams play
Racing batió a Celtic y es campeón mundial; Una conquista de real significación
Racing champions, “los vencedores.” A populist summary of the match played in Montevideo that basks in Argentina's first title on the world soccer stage.
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This article examines preparations by Rácing players in Scotland (including a steady diet of steak). The author also marvels at Celtic, a team that is quick and can shoot from anywhere.
Perder humildemente
In his report from Glasgow, Bello cites the ability of Argentine players to perform well in Europe as once again being on display.
Y el gran estadio tuvo su corazón…81 minutos para gritar un gol
The home fans waited until the end of the game, in a poorly played match, but finally enjoyed a winning goal by Simes.
César Luis Menotti: la autopista de 16 millones
EL Grafico, enchanted by Menotti's intellect and romantic approach to football, covers his transfer to Racing and his ideas on soccer in an in-depth interview
Y ésta es la verdad de Pizzuti
For Pizzuti, there is no more of "that old" soccer; Argentina does not possess the players needed to play the old way Instead, his approach is on strong defense, counter attacks, and a style of soccer approaching "totalk football": everyone runs,…
A la manera de Estudiantes…
After a discussion of tactical approaches, between Racing's longball and Estudiantes overly physical approach, this match ends with an Estudiantes victory The team won because it was a team team that "marca, defiende, obstruye, y asfixia el partido…
¿Habrá que acostumbrarse a ver a un Racing distincto?
From an attractive long-ball style to cautious and tough defensive approach, Racing changes style to win the tournament Did it change? Or did they simply change focus of their own style?
Racing le ganó a una leyenda
El Grafico asks if the result, a favorable one that places Racing on the verge of being crowned the champion of Copa Libertadores, is worth the price: a violent, ugly, and anti-futbol affair Racing played Nacional the way Nacional began the match:…
Fuimos a buscar el cero ¡y lo conseguimos!
El Grafico blames nerves for a cautious, overly defensive, and physical Racing side