Fernando Ortiz: “There is no greater feeling than winning a Clásico”

América beat Mexican rivals Chivas 4-2 on Saturday and head coach Fernando Ortiz was understandably delighted after the result.

“We don’t focus on talking before the game, no matter who the opponent is. I’m happy, I’m satisfied, that the fans enjoy themselves, that they celebrate in peace, that this team will always give its all. There is no greater feeling than winning a Clásico in the way the boys did,” Ortiz explained.

“Tremendous team spirit” from América

He added: “I told them to go out and enjoy the Clásico, to live it, to play it and they did just that. On the pitch, we saw an aggressive team who went for it in the way we had planned. Today on the pitch we saw tremendous team spirit. Congratulations to my players, let them enjoy the opportunity to come away from a difficult ground in glory.

“It doesn’t always work out, but today we took an important step to continue to strengthen as a team, to position ourselves a little higher and to continue working to grow.”

Job done against Chivas

Ortiz went on to give full credit for the 4-2 win to his players. “Tactically, we kept playing the way we do, everyone has seen that since we took over. The important thing is what we do, not what our opponents do.”