Before the first match between Universitario and Alianza Lima, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Monumental Stadium, several fans and former football players heated up the preview and supported their loved ones’ team. However, there was one player who particularly surprised the cream and blue and white fans due to his recent time at the Merengue store, and this is him Rodrigo Vilca.
What did Rodrigo Vilca publish about the Universitario vs. Lima Alliance?
Despite wearing the Universitario de Deportes jersey last season, the 24-year-old footballer could not hide his swelling and shared on his Instagram account a video of the Alliance staff followed by two hearts, one white and one blue, as a nod to it Alianza Lima.
As many will recall, Vilca joined the Merengue team on loan from Newcastle’s England U-23 team in early 2022. However, he did not perform well with the elite team, as he only played 21 times, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists, in addition to receiving a yellow card and a red card (for a double caution).
He currently plays in the U21 team. Newcastle after being FK Vozdavac of the Russian First Division.
When will the Alianza Lima vs. Academic final take place?
The second leg final between Alianza and the “U” will be played next Wednesday, November 8th at 8:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium. The final will be broadcast by Liga 1 Max and Liga 1 Play.