In the middle of the start of the Conmebol Libertadores Femenina, Peruvian fans have great expectations for the debut of the Universitario de Deportes. The Merengue team is part of Group B and will face a familiar rival on the second day of the continental competition: the Colombian Sofia García.
The 22-year-old defender enjoyed a memorable time with Alianza Lima in 2022. With the blue and white team she was part of the double championship this year and established herself as one of the team’s best soccer players. He also featured in the Copa Libertadores this season.
Sofía García became champion in 2022 with Alianza Lima. Photo: Instagram/Sofía García
What happened to Sofia García?
Her good performance at the intimate institution did not go unnoticed and shortly afterwards she was signed by them Independent Santa Fe of Colombia. It didn’t take long for “Sofi” to get used to it: she secured a starting spot with the Lionesses and won the BetPlay 2023 Women’s League title after defeating América de Cali in the final. This allowed him to secure one of the tickets for the Libertadores Femenina.
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García’s team will make its debut in the competition today, Thursday, October 5, against Olimpia of Paraguay. After this commitment, they will compete against the Universitario de Deportes.
Sofía García won the Colombian league in 2023. Photo: Instagram/Sofía García
When is Universitario vs. Santa Fe feminine?
University vs. Santa Fe will meet this Sunday, October 8th, in the second date of Group B of the Copa Libertadores Femenina. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. (Peruvian and Colombian time) at the Estadio de Techo in Bogotá.
University match in the Women’s Copa Libertadores
- University vs. U. of Chile (Thursday, October 5)
- Independent Santa Fe vs. University (Sunday, October 8)
- Olympics vs. University (Wednesday, October 11).
