We deserved it, says Quintero

– River Plate midfielder Juan Quintero said his side were worthy Copa Libertadores champions after his stunning extra-time goal in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over fierce Argentine rivals Boca Juniors in Madrid.

Colombian playmaker Quintero powered in an unstoppable strike from the edge of the area to hand River a 2-1 lead after 109 minutes of the final’s second leg before Gonzalo Martinez sealed a dramatic 5-3 aggregate victory with the final kick.

“We deserved this title. It was difficult because Boca are a very tactical side and very physical in terms of winning back the ball. We knew we’d have to fight until the end,” Quintero told Fox Sports.

Boca suffered a costly blow at the start of extra time when Wilmar Barrios was sent off after a second booking. –

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