Experience. Alianza Lima has been well strengthened for this season and some signings show a high standard. In their last appearance, the blue and whites beat FC Cusco 2-0 and the Argentines Santiago garcia scored one of many. After what happened at Matute, the centre-back was encouraged to comment on his arrival in the intimate line-up and revealed he had spoken to him Claudio Pizarro, who was his teammate at Werder Bremen in Germany.
“When Claudio Pizarro found out I was coming to Lima, he offered me every kind of help. I’ve always had good comments from my former team-mates about the club,” he told Radio Ovación.
Santiago García came to Alianza Lima from Unión La Calera in Chile. Photo: Alianza Lima
On the other hand, the 34-year-old defender analyzed the squad that the reigning two-time national football champions had put together in view of the Copa Libertadores and noted that the main goal was a good season. Let’s recall that Alianza has not won in continental competition for 11 years.
“It’s one of the most complete teams in Peru, it becomes relevant because we win and in a good way (…). Alianza can play a better role in the Copa Libertadores today with their squad and represent not only the club but also Peru at international level,” he concluded.
It was Santiago García’s first goal with Alianza Lima
For which clubs did Santiago García play?
- Central Rosary
- Palermo
- Novara
- Chilean rangers
- Werder Bremen
- Toluca
- La Calera Union
- Lima Alliance (current).
Next game of Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima added their fourth consecutive victory in League 1 and the next day they face Sport Huancayo. The team, led by Guillermo Salas, will visit the “Rojo Matador” this Sunday, March 19th from 18:00 (Peruvian time).