Couldn’t believe it – Chelsea star loses bet to Blues 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 cost him a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
During an interview with ESPN Brazil, the Ecuadorian revealed he was confident LDU would qualify, placing a friendly bet with Andrey, who supported Palmeiras to make a comeback.
Caicedo, a product of Independiente del Valle, said he understands the [translate:«дух»] of Ecuadorian teams and believed the 3-0 lead from the first leg would secure his countrymen's advancement.
The Chelsea midfielder went to bed expecting good news but woke up to the surprise that Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras had overturned the deficit 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.
He admitted he hadn’t stayed up for the late match. “When I woke up and saw 4-0… I couldn’t believe it!”
Despite LDU’s loss, Caicedo praised Ecuadorian football’s competitiveness while acknowledging Palmeiras’ strength.
Author’s summary: Moisés Caicedo’s confident bet on LDU was overturned by Palmeiras’ extraordinary comeback, highlighting the unpredictability and passion in South American football.
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