Villarreal lived a great day with the meeting between his legends and the former players of the Spanish teams, an event where the leading Argentine Juan Román Riquelme was and stole the eyes of some actions that showed his great skill.
The passion of the yellow fans to the trans-Andean confidence felt from his presentation to enter the field. After being called “one of the best players in the history of soccer” and “the last 10”, Roman received a standing ovation as he joined a commemorative photo of the event, together with other players who left the club.
I SEE. #CentenariGroguet pic.twitter.com/tkVV6LqxkV
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) March 25, 2023
Now using the exhibition, the icon of Boca Juniors recalled his best moments in Spain with an eye-catching and excellent pass to Javi Venta at 25′. The story did not aim to end, but it awakened the magical states of the American South.
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The #CentenariGroguetby #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/YyfHvnFAg2
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During the break, Riquelme took a submarine figure (as Villarreal’s nickname) as a souvenir and dedicated it with a few words: “It is always a pleasure to come here, I spent many beautiful years and I will keep it in my heart.”
“I still have my home and I will always have YOU IN MY HEART” Words of emotion of John Roman Riquelme for the people of Villarreal.
The #CentenariGroguetby #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/H7auXjinIT
— ESPN Argentine Soccer (@ESPNFutbolArg) March 25, 2023
In the 62nd moment many rose from their seats, as the man in the “8” shirt made an effective step on the ball and the subsequent punt to try outside the area. The ball passed near the goal after the bounce.
IT IS GREAT, ROMAN! Riquelme put it under the plant, painted and almost tied Villarreal. SING!
The #CentenariGroguetby #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/60lg1UIUbo
— ESPN Argentine Soccer (@ESPNFutbolArg) March 25, 2023
Two minutes later, Riquelme left the field as a substitute. The applause of the Castellón party was failing, with the party and the respect of the ex-stars greater than the performance, 0-1 for the team of the Spanish superior teams.
I’m a potter standing by EVERYONE! Juan Roman Riquelme left the playing field and Villarreal fans broke their hands to applaud him.
The #CentenariGroguetby #StarPlusLA pic.twitter.com/YkzvORQzPh
— ESPN Argentine Soccer (@ESPNFutbolArg) March 25, 2023
