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Rubén Sosa had the opportunity to play against La Roja on several occasions During the 1980s, however, he admits that the rivalry did not reach the level it does today. “There is Argentina, Brazil, and then they beat Chile,” he says in conversation with AS. “It is not a classic, but it has become a beautiful duel to watch.”
Why do you think this rivalry has grown so much?
There have been games with a lot of friction, very physical and the Uruguayan player likes that. They are those classic, final matches that every player wants to be on the court. In addition, in Chile there are players who are like us. And we want to beat everyone. “
Which Chilean players do you most identify with that way of playing?
Vidal, of course. Despite being Chilean, Vidal is like a Uruguayan because of the characteristics he has. In the field he gives everything to win. It organizes the midfield, and transmits a winning attitude.
How do you remember the Chile that won the two Copa América? What image did it leave you?
The team that won the Copa América was a great team. I do not remember another team so winning, so united, so feared in recent times. The streak they had was very important. They achieved a team strength that was enviable.
Do you see Chile weaker compared to that team? Why do you think it has not achieved such a successful renovation as in Uruguay?
I don’t know if it’s weaker, because they still have very dangerous players like Vidal and Alexis, who I also love. Uruguay in that sense has followed a project, and they have let Maestro Tabarez work in peace. It also has a tradition behind it. If there are palm trees in Miami, there are players in Uruguay.
To close, what is your favorite Chilean player?
For me, he is Iván Zamorano, a forward who triumphed in all the clubs where he played. I also have a lot of respect for Patricio Yañez. I was lucky to play with him at Zaragoza.
