Overview
- Large sections of the home crowd shouted “Fuera Vasco” as Javier Aguirre walked off, following persistent boos after the draw with Uruguay.
- Frustration centered on the goalkeeper choice, with locals wanting Santos’ Carlos Acevedo while Raúl ‘Tala’ Rangel was repeatedly jeered.
- Raúl Jiménez criticized the atmosphere as sad and referenced the team’s frequent U.S. venues, while Edson Álvarez expressed visible displeasure in the tunnel.
- Javier Aguirre said he would not judge supporters and acknowledged their right to voice dissatisfaction.
- Columnists described a broader disconnect between El Tri and its followers, as youth keeper Santiago López urged support ahead of the next friendly against Paraguay in San Antonio.