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The accomplished Reinaldo Merlo

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Reinaldo Merlo, born on May 20, 1950, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a renowned football player and coach. The platform 1xBet is official website for betting on Argentinian football too.

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He is best known for his time on 2 teams, which were Racing Club and River Plate. Merlo, nicknamed "Mostaza" (Mustard) due to his hair color, began his professional football career as a central midfielder with River Plate in 1969. He quickly established himself as a key player, known for 3 key things:

  • tenacity;
  • tactical awareness;
  • and leadership on the field.

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Dominating the midfield

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During his playing career at River Plate, Merlo made 500 appearances and was an integral part of the team's midfield for over a decade. He helped the club secure numerous titles, including 6 Argentine Primera División championships.

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His consistent performances earned him a place in the national team, where he earned 30 caps.

Merlo retired from professional football in 1984, having left an indelible mark on the sport in Argentina. Argentinian football always comes with plenty of exciting options, and at 1xBet you can take advantage of them.

Becoming a manager

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After retiring as a player, Reinaldo Merlo transitioned to coaching, beginning his managerial career with River Plate's youth teams.

His 1st significant role as head coach came in 1989 with Racing Club, a team he would be closely associated with throughout his coaching career.

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Merlo's coaching philosophy was characterized by his emphasis on discipline, defensive solidity, and teamwork, which quickly brought success to the teams he managed.

One of Merlo's most notable achievements came during his time at Racing Club. In the 2001 Apertura, he led Racing Club to their 1st league title in 35 years, an achievement that cemented his legacy at the club.

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Under his leadership, Racing Club displayed remarkable consistency and resilience, finishing the season with 42 points, 3 points ahead of 2nd-placed River Plate.

Merlo's tenure at Racing Club was marked by a 60% win rate, highlighting his effectiveness as a manager. When going to 1xBet, some online football betting can also be made on who is likely to win the Argentinian football competitions too.

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