“Couldn’t believe it” – Chelsea star loses bet to Blues teammate
Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo shared a humorous story about Palmeiras’ impressive 4-0 victory over LDU in the Copa Libertadores semi-final. This result cost him a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
In an interview with ESPN Brazil, the Ecuadorian revealed he was confident LDU would qualify and placed a friendly bet with Andrey, who believed Palmeiras would stage a comeback. Caicedo, who came through Independiente del Valle, said he knows the [translate:«дух»] of Ecuadorian teams well and thought the 3-0 first-leg lead was enough for his countrymen.
The Chelsea midfielder went to bed sure he would wake up to good news but instead learned that Abel Ferreira’s team had delivered 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 star admitted he didn’t stay up for the late kick-off. “When I woke up and saw 4-0… I couldn’t believe it!” he said.
Despite LDU’s defeat, Caicedo praised the competitiveness of Ecuadorian football while acknowledging Palmeiras’ strength.
Author’s summary: Moisés Caicedo humorously recounts losing a bet after Palmeiras’ stunning 4-0 comeback over LDU, highlighting his faith in Ecuadorian teams despite the surprise result.
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