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, a result that cost him a dinner with teammate Andrey Santos.
In an interview with ESPN Brazil, the Ecuadorian revealed he was so confident about LDU’s qualification that he made a friendly bet with Andrey, who supported Palmeiras to stage a comeback.
Caicedo, who came through Independiente del Valle, said he understands the “spirit” of Ecuadorian teams and trusted their 3-0 first-leg advantage would secure advancement. The Chelsea midfielder went to bed certain he would wake to good news.
“I bet a dinner with Andrey Santos! I said it was impossible for LDU to lose in Brazil against Palmeiras,” Caicedo told the outlet.
He admitted he didn’t watch the late kickoff. “When I woke up and saw 4-0… I couldn’t believe it!”
Despite LDU’s loss, Caicedo praised the quality of Ecuadorian football while recognizing Palmeiras’ strength in the tie.
Author’s summary: Caicedo’s confident bet on LDU’s success turned sour after Palmeiras’ stunning comeback, highlighting football’s unpredictable nature.