The Uruguayan, Gloria del Millonario, returned and was the leader of a River who dominated Argentine and South American football.
Francescoli returned to Argentine football and had a second brilliant cycle in River.
Argentine football celebrates the returns of their idols, who return to their clubs to revive past or in search of revenge. These return stories turn on the passion of fans and mark times. An emblematic case in the country shows how a player managed to enlarge his legend.
In 1994, Enzo Francescoli returned to River Plateconsolidating as a glory of the institution. With 33 years, its leadership and quality revitalized the club. His second stage in Núñez not only fulfilled expectations, but forged an indelible legacy in millionaire history.
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Francescoli’s second stage and consecration as River idol
In 1994, Enzo Francescoli He returned to River Plate after eight years in Europewhere he played in Racing de Paris, Olympique de Marseille, Cagliari and Torino. His return, in a match of Super Cup against National of Montevideomarked the beginning of a golden stage in Argentine football.
At 33, Francescoli assumed the captaincy and led a team full of figures as Ariel Ortega and Marcelo Gallardo. “The prince returned,” the newspapers highlighted, and their penalty in the 2-2 draw before the bag revived the illusion of the fans in a monumental full of September 7 but 31 years ago.
Its elegance and effectiveness in the field consolidated their idol status. Despite the elimination in penalties against Boca in the Super Cup, its impact transformed River football, that under his leadership and that of Ramón Díaz, he would start a streak of historical successes.
The titles that the millionaire won with the prince
In his second stage, Francescoli led River to conquer Five local titles. In 1994, it was Opening scorer with 12 goalstaking the team to a Invicto championship, with 12 victories and seven draws, surpassing San Lorenzo.
In 1996, He fulfilled his dream by winning the Copa Libertadores, contributing six goals. Together with players like Hernán Crespo and Matías Almeyda, River beat Cali America. That year was also consecrated in the Openingconsolidating a dominant campaign by the millionaires.
In 1997, River achieved a tricampeonato: Clausura, Opening and South American Super Cup. Francescoli, with a double against Vélez in the Clausura, was key. His last game, on December 21, 1997, crowned the opening with a draw against Argentinos Juniors.
Source: Ambito
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