Luis ‘Matador’ Tejada is the inspiration for Panama against Mexico in the League of Nations

Players Panamanians César Samudio and Alberto Quintero They agreed that the deceased Luis “Matador” Tejada and his historic Chilean vs. Mexico, are a source of inspiration for Panama I have next Thursday’s match against Mexico’s Trio in the Final Four of the Concacaf Nations League.

Quinteroone of the players playing in Panama Football League (LPF) and it is called by Thomas Christiansenhe noted that the team “want to do things well and get a good result” and that despite the sad news of losing Tejada, “(Matador’s) motivation will always be there.”

“Matador” Tejada He will forever be remembered for the duels against the Mexicans, for the goal he scored against the Chileans on March 30, 2005, in a qualifying match on the way to Germany World Cup 2006

Former club player University of Sports in Peru He pointed out that despite their good mood and motivation, they have “Mexico is a tough opponent” and explained how it feels to be able to achieve the first victory against El Tri in National Leaguenes and passage to the final.

“On the day of the match we have to be clear about what we want, be strong in the opportunities we have and above all we have to be convinced that we can beat them,” said the midfielder.

Quintero did not qualify this match as “revenge”, but it will be a different match from the one in golden cupwhere they lost exactly 1-0 against the Mexican team.

“They will have their precautions, as will we, but we are going with the mentality of winning and that has to be the goal that we all have to have,” he said.

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June, on the day of the match between Panama and Mexico at the Final Four of the Concacaf League of Nations.

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It was Mexico’s victory against Panama in the 2023 Gold Cup final, the last game between the two teams.

“Matador” Tejada will always be present

Gatekeeper Cezar Samudio, which is currently active in CD Marathon in Honduras, He indicated that the departure of the Panamanian striker affected the whole group, but that his memories will be the catalyst for a better job on the field against the Mexican team.

“Departure from “Bullfighter” and I know that this will be a topic that will be discussed in the group, to give us strength (for this commitment), we are aware of what “Matador” represented for the country and for all of us.”

He pointed out that “Bullfighter” He was always that player who was “well committed to the people” and who, regardless of the fact that he is not in the national team, “will always be with us at all times”.

About the duel against Mexico, Samudio added that playing in Texas, in front of a crowd full of Mexicans, “will not take its toll,” because the team is used to such scenarios.