In the first half of 2023, Barcelona SC did not achieve the goals it had set for itself: winning the first stage of Liga Pro and advancing to the Copa Libertadores.

The Yellows were in fourth place with 26 points in a competition won by Independiente del Valle. While they were eliminated in the international tournament, they are now hoping to reach the South American tournament.

Ismael Blanco, the former goal scorer of the Toreadors, complained about this situation, but gave a voice of encouragement to the team coached by Segundo Alejandro Castillo.

“This is the best team of all, (I tell them) to finish this match with Cerro Porteño well, to score goals and for the team to qualify (for the South Americans),” said the footballer.

“Then you have to delete it and start over and kill yourself for it. Also try to leave social media aside because there are comments that end up hitting,” he added in a radio interview. Huancavilca.

Blanco insisted that his colleagues ignore the bad comments and that the mission is to “launch” anew.

You have to close the window, get down to work, change your mind and start the second phase with everything, he concluded. (D)