Edinson Cavani has revealed that Saturday’s Copa Libertadores final against Fluminense is the biggest game of his 18-year professional career.
Edinson Cavani, 36, revealed that his previous successes don’t count as the Argentine side strives to win South America’s most prestigious club competition.
Speaking about the final which would be played at Maracana stadium on Saturday, Cavani said: “The past is irrelevant and we’re only thinking about what we can do now, in the present.”
“There are many things that contribute to the fact that this will be the most important game that I’ve played in.”
The former United player also admitted that the expectation on the Buenos Aires giants would be high because of their standing in South American football.
Recall that we reported that Edinson Cavani terminated his contract with Spanish side Valencia to join Boca Juniors in the summer.
The 36-year-old Uruguayan joined the Brazilian club as a free agent and penned down a two-year contract.
His departure from the Spanish La Liga team reportedly cost him around £1.28m according to The Sun, but the striker didn’t mind.
The Uruguay international moved to Spain just a year after his contract with Manchester United expired.
Edinson Cavani, who played for United before moving to Valencia, faced challenges in Spain, as he struggled to reach his peak performance due to various injury problems.
With seven Libertadores trophies won, Boca’s Argentine rivals Independiente are the only team with more victories; Edinson Cavani hopes to change this.
“This club has a lot of history and it makes me feel proud to now be a part of it,” the former PSG striker said.
“Wearing this shirt makes you feel something and we’ll be trying to bring that energy into the match on Saturday.”
Edinson Cavani
Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who was born on 14 February 1987 and plays for Argentine club Boca Juniors and the Uruguay national team.
Because of his precise finishing and his bow-and-arrow-like celebration, he is also known by the nicknames El Matador (“The Killer”) or Cazador (“Hunter”).
Edinson Cavani is regarded as one of Uruguay’s greatest players and one of the best attackers of his period.
Cavani is a tall, thin forward with superb technique, quickness, strength, opportunism, and prolific scoring ability. He has been referred to as a “modern striker”.
He is a well-rounded striker who is renowned for his ability to score spectacular goals with both his head and his feet, as well as for his tireless work ethic and energy across the pitch, as well as his willingness to track back and assist his team defensively.
He also possesses an excellent first touch, intelligent movement off the ball, and clinical finishing.
What Is Copa Libertadores?
The CONMEBOL Libertadores, often known as the Copa Libertadores de América, is a continental club football competition held annually since 1960 by CONMEBOL.
It’s the highest level of club football tournament in South America.
Translated, “America’s Liberators Cup” is the tournament’s previous name since it honors the Libertadores, the leaders of the Latin American struggles for independence.
Over the competition’s history, it has taken on several formats, with the South American league champions being the sole original participants.
Copa Libertadores Final Date, Kick-Off Time, Where To Watch
The legendary Maracana Stadium will host this year’s Copa Libertadores final between Fluminense and Boca Juniors of Argentina on Saturday, November 4 at 21:00.
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Stadium: Maracana Stadium
- Date: Saturday 4 November
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 GMT / 16:00 ET / 13:00 PT
- Referee: Wilmar Roldan (COL)
- VAR: Juan Lara (CHI)
