You can not even say that it was an intense month in Boca. Not because it was not, but because the time between so much ups and downs has barely been reached. 26 days. The afternoon of April 21 was not just another day: the team Sebastian Battle He left a terrible version in Bombonera against Godoy Cruz (1-1), who deserved his defeat the night before, and then there were key hours for coach continuity. For nothing, as soon as he came into possession of Ezeiza and confronted the Football Council, He publicly warned his guard that he was strong enough to continue on the front: It knew Juan Roman Riquelme And his people waited for the weak man To prevent his expulsionSo his position convinced and maintained in the match against Central Cordoba that his team had won (2-1) to give air to his position.

You will receive this Tuesday Corinthians (from 9:30 p.m.) for the Copa Libertadores At an important crossroads, but in a different way and with the same coach: Five wins in a row and undefeated fences! Among them was a penalty shoot-out against Racing last Saturday, which saw him reach the Professional League Cup final and play Tigre in Cordoba on Sunday. Understandably, there are other more pleasing results, but How much has Boca actually changed?

The best match of the Battaglia cycle

Improved, it can be said that this still does not confirm the total revival. From the game he found little progress: paleness and confusion were set aside to begin to improve in a progressively progressive way, avoiding very high expectations peaks, and, suddenly, falling to the peak that had dashed hopes. Something similar happened to Racing: Convincingly defeated (2-0) by defense and fairness, he immediately went ahead in football without scoring in the semi-finals. What made the difference? Classification. The club and the fans are hoping that the embarrassment revealed in Lanus is just a Pebbles On the ascending road.

What about the recent sensations of the council and the leaders? Raul Caschin, Riquelme’s side, persuaded – almost two weeks ago – That what he went through was a bad timeBut there is no doubt about the technician: “Of course, Battaglia is here for a while”His voice did not tremble for such security that he could later play against him: his words “made him think” that there were no important meetings at the club related to DT.

Riquelme, on the other hand, was clearer when he spoke to ESPN on Monday night: “We have a little more to say that we are a great team. I would like to always play like in defense, in Bolivia (always against the ready) or against Tiger. This way we will have a chance to continue to profit. But we know we have to play better to compete in the Copa Libertadores. Indirectly revealed that he did not like what he was seeing.

Battle, in turn, gives us hints (perhaps unintentionally) about what it feels like: “Do I feel the support of the council? I feel the support of the people “He said – he said exactly – before leaving for Santiago del Estero, a few hours after that meeting. “The fact that Riquelme is traveling with us means we are all heading in the same direction,” he said when asked what he thought of being vice president during an unusual trip.

In turn, Managers They are calmer because of the positive results, ahead of the local final, and the optimism that prevails against Corinthians: Increased with the victory over Always Ready (1-0), At the height of La Paz, which allowed him to move from one last place to another continuously. Even winning this Tuesday will allow Boca to dream of qualifying for the championship, which was unthinkable a month ago.

However, the same directors know that the image with Racing was not good and that’s it Corinthians is another excellent measure of how proven the team is with the battlefield. They understand that winning the championship with the Tigers will be a plus, but they are cautious and do not see any goal nor do they think they have really improved. In other words, there is still no full guarantee on the coach and the players: In those tumultuous days, few believed the former central midfielder’s cycle was over. However, it is also true that the cover of doubts has diminished as the results promised by the battalion are suddenly perceived from outside the team.

Not so gamers. It is true that during the long journey this semester (and part of last year) he was looked at out of the corner of his eye, but the days changed for the better.. What happened to Augustine Almendra also contributed to the break: it was essential in the warning that he be firm in his respect for himself and not give up on the decision to leave the team due to a lack of respect from the 22-year-old boy. That “we are with him to death.”

The football case was lacking until it started and Batalia himself revealed it when he felt great satisfaction after defeating Halkon: “When you gain more self-confidence, you have more confidence in your teammates and believe in what we are doing. We are getting stronger as a team. ” In addition, the almond item strengthened the group that joined the battalion and did not want similar situations.

Boca are starting to smile again and what will happen to Corinthians will be important for the future at the Copa Libertadores, but also to see if the battalion team resumes improvement or stagnation to feel doubt again.