Alianza Lima’s last win against Universitario at Alejandro Villanueva was on November 3, 2018.
The final of League 1 2023 between Lima Alliance and Universitario de Deportes will suffer a crucial setback after the draw in the first leg at the Monumental Stadium, where the Creams suffered a heavy blow in stoppage time with a goal from Gabriel Costa.
Although those led by Jorge Fossati They will face the challenge of achieving victory away from home against the Blue and Whites, be it in regular minutes or in a penalty shootout. The “U” has a recent history with Alejandro Villanueva that allows them to dream of star number 27.
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Of the last three classics held in Matute, Universitario has achieved two wins and one draw. The last meeting between the two clubs in La Victoria took place on July 22nd this year, in which the Cremes and the Intimates had to settle for one point each after a goalless draw.
On September 4, 2022, Ate’s team celebrated its last victory in La Caldera with a 2-0 victory over the blue and white. Leonardo Rugel and Alexander Succar were responsible for the goals for the “U”, but that wasn’t all.
On April 15, 2019, the Creams defeated Alianza Lima in Matute in a game that gave away many goals. Thanks to goals from Junior Morales, Pablo Lavandeira and Nelinho Quina, the “U” kept the three points, while the familiars with Felipe Rodríguez scored.
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Although the recent 1-1 draw in the first leg left Universitario with a bitter aftertaste, the way the game developed means the Creams remain hopeful of a goal against Alejandro Villanueva.
“I could spend an hour listing all the positive things there were. So we’re sticking with that picture and for Wednesday I would say we actually approached this game with more confidence because we had confidence leading up to this game. After playing it and having the production that we had, the confidence goes up,” Fossati explained.
On the other hand, the Blue and Whites will try to use their home game to get the victory that will give them their third national title in a row. “We have defined at home and now the most important thing is to win no matter what happens. “I think the three-time championship is very close,” he said. Carlos Zambrano.
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It is recalled that the second leg between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes will take place this Wednesday, November 8, at 8:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).