Estudiantes became champions of Argentine soccer and the performance of Matías Mansilla was key in the penalties that defined the grand final in Santiago del Estero. After winning the title, The Pincha goalkeeper gave a conference and surprised with an unexpected revelation.
After saving three shots in the penalty shootout that allowed the La Plata team to become champion, the former Central Córdoba gave his opinion on the consecration: «We are champions because we went to play as equals on all the fields, we beat the best; because we have a terrible humility and because of the people who accompany us«.
However, the statement that drew the most attention was related to his arrival at León. The goalkeeper explained that before sealing his signature with the La Plata team, was close to the other finalist.
«Before coming to Estudiantes I was very close to going to Vélez. They told me that the coach’s OK was missing. But well, it didn’t happen“, revealed.
Although he quickly referred to his stay at the club and remarked that “Students is a family«. In turn, he thanked each of the institution’s workers for the title achieved.