Carlo Zambrano He is one of the best players in the Peruvian tournament. The national team defender came to Alliance of Lima play in Betsson League 1 following his eventful departure from Boca Juniors earlier this year. The ‘León’ had expressed his desire to wear the blue and white shirt due to his affection for the La Victoria team, and his commitment became a reality in an intimate deal ahead of the three-time national championship and the Copa Libertadores.
The Peruvian centre-back has been key to Alianza Lima’s victories and has shown his class four games in which he played in which he additionally started. After the final whistle in the intimate team’s 3-0 win over Cantolao on Saturday 15th, the ‘Kaiser’ made statements to the press, indicating which club he would like to retire from.
“I’ve always thought about finishing in Cantolao and it’s still on my mind. I love Alianza but Cantolao was my beginning and I have a very special affection for it,” he said for Ovación.
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Despite being an Alianza Lima fan, Zambrano expressed his desire to hang the chimpanzees with the “Dolphin” shirt because of his affection for the Chalaco team. As known, The defense was formed in its beginnings in Cantolaothen he made the leap to Europe and signed for Schalke 04.
The “León” officially debuted in Peruvian football on February 19 against classic rivals Universitario. In that match, Alianza Lima defeated the Cream Team 2-1 at the Monumental U Marathon Stadium and Zambrano was dismissed.
When does Alianza Lima play for the Copa Libertadores?
The team led by ‘Chicho’ Salas will compete in this continental tournament for the second time this Thursday, April 20th. In that signing, Alianza Lima meets Libertad in Paraguay on day two of the group stage of the competition. The clash is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).