The Copa Libertadores starts in less than 10 days and the Peruvian representatives still don’t see any action in League 1.
Uncertainty is growing all around league 1 and clubs are already beginning to voice their concerns. Beyond the broadcast rights conflict is the current season of Peruvian soccer it had to be postponed because of social protests in different parts of the country. Although the organization has scheduled the start of the championship for this weekend; Should that scenario not materialize, teams like Sport Huancayo would suffer a major setback just days after their Copa Libertadores debut.
As is well known, the Red Matador will be the first national representative to intervene in the continental competition next February 7th. Beyond the start of local competition, the team led by Mifflin Bermúdez would achieve their international commitment with just one game played. while his rival Nacional de Paraguay has already taken on his country’s First Division.
For their part, Sporting Cristal is also focused on making a good Libertadores. The cast, led by Tiago Nunes, will debut the second round on February 22nd and arrive with two or three shoot comparisons at best. Undoubtedly an unfortunate scenario for the Rimenses who are keen to reach the group stage.
Sporting Cristal played a friendly against Universitario during the week. Photo: University
Lima-Melgar alliance on alert
Both teams have qualified for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, which starts in April; However, the fact that there is little friction hurts the planning of technical orders around the number of minutes played that is forecast for each player.
Let’s remember that Melgar is coming off a great season in the last Copa Sudamericana and hopes to repeat what was achieved in the top tournament at South American club level. Meanwhile, Alianza Lima is the current two-time Peruvian soccer champion and there are high expectations among his fans for his cup participation.
When does League 1 start?
Although the start of the inaugural tournament had to be postponed due to social protests in different parts of the country, the organization mentioned that the ball will roll on February 3 with the third day.
When does the 2023 Copa Libertadores start?
The tournament is scheduled to enter its pre-stage between February and March this year, while the group stage will start in the first week of April.