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A new rivalry is looming among coaches in the Liga MX, with the presence of Guillermo Almada, at Pachuca, and Pablo Repetto, at Santos. These two Uruguayan coaches have a long history together, having competed in 15 matches throughout their respective careers. Now, the repechage of the Clausura 2023 between 'Tuzos' and 'Laguneros', which will take place on Saturday, May 6th at the Hidalgo stadium, will be another episode.
The story begins in Uruguay, the birthplace of both strategists. While Almada was working at Club Atlético River Plate, Repetto was at Defensor Sporting. Although their initial encounters had no major conflicts, their rivalry soon moved to Ecuadorian territory.
For a span of three years (2017-2019), these two managers coincided in the elite of Ecuadorian football, and during that time some of the most passionate clashes ever witnessed took place. It was to be expected, considering Guillermo was coaching Barcelona Sporting Club, one of the most emblematic teams in the country.
On the other hand, Pablo was in charge of Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito, another giant of the aforementioned country. An unforgettable example of their intense rivalry occurred in 2018 when LDU defeated 'Ídolo' by 2-1, triggering a fierce exchange of words between the two coaches and a clash among the players.
Guillermo Almada and Pablo Repetto: complete history between them
Guillermo Almada and Pablo have competed in 15 matches. Pachuca's coach has a slight advantage in their history. The former has won five times, while Repetto has won four times, and they have tied six times. These clashes took place in Uruguay and Ecuador, but in 2023 they will face each other for the first time in the Liga MX.
Their last football duel was in 2019, in a match where Los Albos and Los Amarillos drew 1-1. A few weeks after that encounter, Santos signed Guillermo Almada as their new coach, and he began his career in Mexican football.
The competition between these two 'charrua' coaches will have a new chapter when Pachuca and 'Albiverdes' compete for the Repechage of the Clausura 2023 of the Liga MX. The experience and tactical skills of both, along with their history of confrontations, guarantee a great match between their current teams.
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