Sporting Cristal will face Always Ready in Phase 2 of the 2024 Copa Libertadores. With several weeks left for this crucial game, there is a lot of uncertainty about where the Bolivian team will be based. With this in mind, we learned that the red-haired cast is planning to bring the Rimenses to an unusual stage.
Where will Sporting Cristal play for the Copa Libertadores?
According to journalist Mónica Loza, Always Ready usually plays its international engagements at the Hernando Siles in La Paz; However, for next season they intend to take advantage of that El Alto Municipal Stadiuma 4,080 meter high enclosure.
“Sporting Cristal could be the first team to play a Copa Libertadores match in this sporting scenario. A few days ago they announced that tomorrow (December 20) the Villa Ingenio stadium will be inaugurated with all the improvements made by the mayor of El Alto,” he said in dialogue with Toca y Pasa.
Although the communicator emphasized that the idea is to be on the ground in EL Alto, the approval of Conmebol is still missing. “There are already lights, which means games can now be played at night. The locker rooms were repaired. A big screen was installed.” This does not mean that it is already approved, the Conmebol inspection is still missing to obtain approval.”he added.
When to play Sporting Cristal vs. Always Ready?
Sporting Cristal and Always Ready will play home and away matches for Phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores. The first match will take place on Tuesday 20th February in Bolivia, while the second leg will take place on Tuesday 27th in Lima.