Despite the competitive squad he assembled earlier in the year to fight in the Libertadores Cup, Alianza Lima has achieved just one of the two goals set for the 2023 edition of the continental tournament. Although the Confidants broke their long losing streak in consecutive games without a win, they will not be able to qualify for the Round of 16 as they mathematically have no chances left with no date set for the end of the group stage. In this final day’s preview of the defender Santiago García He referred to the difficult visit they face in Brazil against Athletico Paranaense.
“We have a difficult journey ahead of us, but we will get through it as best we can and hopefully win. We know that hardly any team can win, but we will play the best role and hopefully win because we deserve more in the cup,” claimed the defender at the end of the clash against Atlético Grau in the final tournament of Liga 1.
Although Alianza has already been eliminated from the Libertadores, they could still continue to compete internationally in the Copa Sudamericana. To do that, they need to beat Furacao and hope Atlético beat Mineiro Libertad in the other Group G game.
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When does Alianza Lima play Athletico Paranaense?
The match between Alianza Lima and Athletico Paranaense will be played this Tuesday, June 27th at 17:00 (Peruvian time) at the Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba. The blue and white have never won official competitions on Brazilian soil.
How did Alianza Lima fare against Brazilian teams?
The Victorians’ history against Brasileirao rivals for the Copa Libertadores is 33 appearances so far, with a very uneven record: 30 defeats, one draw and just two wins.