Why can Alianza Lima play the Copa Libertadores in Matute

Why can Alianza Lima play the Copa Libertadores in Matute but not Liga 1 or Noche Blanquiazul?

The small team was only able to play two games at the National Stadium for the Apertura tournament, but will have José Díaz's Coloso to celebrate the Blanquiazul night in 2024.

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The place of Lima Alliance It is uncertain for the first part of the next Liga 1 season as he was handed a seven-month penalty for the blackout in Matute after the Universitario Championship. The Apertura tournament was expected to be played at the National Stadium, but confidants won't be able to use the complex for more than two games because José Díaz's Coloso is already sectioned off for musical performances.

In addition, Blanquiazul Night 2024 will not be held at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium either; For this reason, many fans are wondering whether they can play the Copa Libertadores at home.

Will Alianza Lima be able to play for the Copa Libertadores in Matute?

Yes, despite a seven-month sanction, the intimate team can play its Conmebol Libertadores games in Matute, as the lawyer specialized in sports law explained Marcelo Bee Sellares: “The sanction imposed by the Disciplinary Court of the Peruvian Football Federation against Club Alianza Lima does not extend to its participation in the 2024 Copa Libertadores,” he announced via his official Twitter account.

Tweet from Marcelo Bee Sellares about the sanctioning of Alianza Lima.  Photo: Photo taken by X

Tweet from Marcelo Bee Sellares about the sanctioning of Alianza Lima. Photo: Photo taken by X

Blanquiazul Night 2024 will be held at the National Stadium

There is already a set date and stadium for the presentation of the 2024 Alianza Lima squad. It was announced that the long-awaited Blue and White Night 2024 will take place next Monday, January 15, at the National Stadium of Peru, clearing the doubts of familiar fans who were looking forward to the venue where the event would take place . The time and opponent for that day have not yet been determined, but it is likely that the opponent will travel from Colombia.

National Stadium of Peru.  Photo: Andina

National Stadium of Peru. Photo: Andina

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