The Monumental Banco Pichincha Stadium will be the venue for the first Clásico del Astillero in 2023. Barcelona SC and Emelec will meet on the 13th date of the Pro League.

And even though the 11th round is played this weekend, the traditional duel always raises high expectations, especially among the players, and one of them, who wore both jerseys, admitted it.

We are talking about Fernando Gaibor, a midfielder, who was professionally born in the lower leagues of electricians and who was even a participant in the last four titles for the blues.

The soccer player was asked about comparing himself to his former team and the jersey of his eternal rival, and his answer was violent.

“If I have to shoot a penalty against Emelec, I shoot it. I don’t celebrate it,” he said in a conversation with DSports.

“When I arrived (in the bullfighter’s box) I thought people would make me feel my past with Emelec, but it was the opposite. That motivated me and made me even more dedicated to the club. Really, when I go to the team, I always try to do my best and do my best,” he added.

And although those led by Fabián Bustos are second with 20 points and five behind the leader Independiente del Valle (25), Gaibor is not giving up on the first stage of the competition.

“The stage is more alive than ever. In 2016, with Emelec, we were first with a difference of 8 points and in the end we lost precisely to Barcelona, ​​which was second. Today, the group is very committed, it is clear what they want and we will do everything,” concluded the midfielder. (D)