Let go of the rivalry. Peruvian clubs started their journey in international tournaments. Although Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal could not face their respective rivals for the Copa Libertadores in the case of university, the Meringues delivered a great game during their visit to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata for the Copa Sudamericana and won 1-0. To the surprise of many, one of those who drew attention to the comparison of the creams was the head office Carlo Zambrano.
Through his social networks, the student captain Aldo Korso He showed his joy with a message and one of the first to respond was the “Emperor”. “Bravo, ‘bebito’. Congratulations. Let’s go Peru,” commented the veteran defender of the Peru team on Instagram.
Message from Carlos Zambrano to Aldo Corzo. Photo: Instagram recording/Aldo Corzo
This isn’t the first time the 33-year-old defender has expressed his support for the Inca teams. A few weeks ago, after Sporting Cristal’s win over Nacional in the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores, the blue and white footballer was happy and thought it was possible The most important thing is that our representatives do well regardless of the jersey.
“I was very happy and if it had been the ‘U’ I would have been happy too because in an international tournament it’s important that the Peruvian teams represent us well,” he said.
Historic triumph of the Universitario in the Copa Sudamericana
Aside from the joy of starting the 2023 Copa Sudamericana with an away win, the win against Lobo Universitario allowed them to become the first Peruvian club to win in Argentina in the history of the continental tournament.
When will Universitario play in the Copa Sudamericana again?
Universitario will have a few weeks to prepare his second appearance in Group G of the Copa Sudamericana. Those managed by Jorge Fossati will receive goias from Brasil next Thursday, April 20th at the Monumental Stadium in Ate.