After a few days break, the League 1 2023 enters the second phase today with the start of the Clausura tournament, in which the 19 participating teams fight for a place in the playoffs for the national championship.
The Apertura tournament left Alianza Lima, Universitario de Deportes and Sporting Cristal in the top three spots on the table and clear contenders for the title if they maintain their combined performance.
Of the three clubs mentioned, the Creams and the Light Blues start the second tournament of the league season this Thursday, against Cienciano and Academia Cantolao respectively.
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Sporting Cristal, second overall, will have the opportunity to start the Clausura on the right foot and against a rival who is going through a difficult year, as Delfín is bottom with just two wins in the Clausura League 1 2023.
The teams led by Tiago Nunes are on the rise not only at local level but also at the Libertadores and will be looking to secure the three points at the municipal stadium Segundo Aranda de Huacho.
For their part, the Universitario de Deportes, which finished the Apertura in third place, will have the difficult task of winning when they visit Cienciano at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
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Ate’s side have suffered some setbacks in recent weeks but remain hopeful they can continue the good performance they have shown with the arrival of Jorge Fossati.
Likewise, the creams are reinforced by Edison Flores, who took part in the friendly matches with the Peruvian team to lead the U to the long-awaited Star 27.
Last but not least is Alianza Lima, winner of the Torneo Apertura with two dates in advance. Unlike their rivals, the blue and whites start the Clausura tomorrow when they host Atlético Grau.
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Although the atmosphere in the intimate club is the best, Guillermo Salas He would start a XI without the presence of three key players in the squad: Bryan Reyna, Christian Cueva and Carlos Zambrano, called up by Juan Reynoso for the Blanquirroja duels against South Korea and Japan.
The two-time national champions have won all their home games in League 1 and will be looking to continue their winning streak against the Whites, who have only won once.
Alianza Lima, University of Sport and Sporting Cristal They return to the fight for the throne of the highest category of Peruvian football, which will cause many emotions among the fans.