The 2024 Copa Libertadores begins in February with the preliminary round, which will determine the final teams that will take part in the group stage. Participants from Peru include FBC Melgar and Sporting Cristal, who will fight for entry to the competition, while Universitario and Alianza Lima have already secured their ticket. Therefore, find out which groups the Compadres could play in the continental competition.
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What would be the worst group for Alianza Lima and Universitario?
A complicated grouping for Alianza and the “U” would be one that would feature one of the Brazilian giants: Palm treestwo-time champion, finalist and semi-finalist in the last four years, or Fluminense, current monarch of the competition, which has a great game system. Additionally, IDV or the idol from Ecuador would be tough opponents due to their size and their usual good performances at international level. Additionally, if you pass the previous round, Botafogo could complete the group.
- Palmeiras or Fluminense
- Independiente del Valle or Barcelona SC
- Alianza Lima or University
- Botafogo.
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Which group would be easiest for Alianza Lima and Universitario?
Although there are major contenders in Pot 1 who could be contenders for the title, LDU He would suffer the departure of his coach Luis Zubeldía and some losses to his Copa Sudamericana championship team; Therefore the club could be affected. Additionally, Bolívar It is a team that surprised in the previous edition of the competition, but it comes from an area where Peruvian teams were able to score points. On the other hand, if Crystal O Melgar If the previous round passes, they could join the group and since they are known in the local tournament, the compadres could have more opportunities.
- LDU Quito
- Bolívar
- Alianza Lima or University
- Sporting Cristal or FBC Melgar from Portugal.