'As usual': Maxi Araújo's curious post after Uruguay beat Argentina
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"I really wanted to score, and luckily I was able to," Araújo told reporters after the match, adding that he was "very happy" and "very emotional" about securing another important victory at La Bombonera.
Uruguay once again celebrated a memorable victory over Argentina at La Bombonera on Saturday morning [Bangladesh Time], repeating their success from 2023 in the South American World Cup Qualifiers.
However, it was not just the result that caught attention, as Uruguay midfielder Maxi Araújo shared a curious post on social media following the match, adding an interesting twist to the celebrations.
"As usual," read the post shared by Araújo, who played a key role in Uruguay's 2-1 victory by scoring the team's second goal.
The Sporting Lisbon midfielder was visibly delighted after the final whistle, expressing his satisfaction with both his personal performance and the team's achievement.
"I really wanted to score, and luckily I was able to," Araújo told reporters after the match, adding that he was "very happy" and "very emotional" about securing another important victory at La Bombonera.
The 26-year-old also reflected on his previous experience against Argentina, admitting that he had finally managed to get rid of "that thorn" after being forced off through injury during Uruguay's previous triumph.
He further praised the collective performance, highlighting the "tremendous effort from everyone" as Uruguay secured another memorable result against their South American rivals.
"It was a match we were really looking forward to. We know we were facing one of the best teams in the world. They have been proving that for a long time and have some fantastic players. For us, it was a great test," he added.
Argentina, meanwhile, suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat in their first outing since Lionel Messi's retirement from international football.
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