Couldn’t Believe It – Chelsea Star Loses Bet to Teammate
Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo shared a humorous story about Palmeiras’ stunning 4-0 victory over LDU in the Copa Libertadores semi-final, a result that ended up costing him a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
Bet on the Match Outcome
In an interview with ESPN Brazil, Caicedo, originally from Ecuador, revealed his confidence in LDU’s qualification. He placed a friendly bet with Andrey, who supported Palmeiras to stage a comeback.
Confidence Based on Experience
Caicedo, a product of Independiente del Valle, said he understood the “spirit” of Ecuadorian teams and believed the 3-0 lead from the first leg would secure the win for LDU. He went to bed convinced he would wake up to good news.
The Unexpected Result
Instead, Caicedo found out that Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras had made a sensational comeback at Allianz Parque to reach the final.
“I bet a dinner with Andrey Santos! I said it was impossible for LDU to lose in Brazil against Palmeiras,” Caicedo told ESPN Brazil.
The Chelsea star admitted he hadn’t stayed up for the late kick-off, saying, “When I woke up and saw 4-0… I couldn’t believe it!”
Reflection on Ecuadorian Football
Despite his team’s defeat, Caicedo praised the competitiveness of Ecuadorian football and acknowledged Palmeiras’ strength.
Summary: Moisés Caicedo confidently backed LDU to advance but missed Palmeiras’ incredible comeback, leading to a lost bet and a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
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