This Monday, January 8, the draw of the Liga 1 2024 took place and it was revealed when Universitario vs. Lima Alliance. The first classic of the year will be played on the third day of the local tournament at the National Stadium. Although there are still almost two months left until this game, the “comrades” have already suffered a defeat for each team in this important duel. As if that wasn't enough, both players play a crucial role, and possibly the starters, in the approach of each plan.
It turns out that university He will not be able to count on the presence of his goalscorer Alex Valera; while Lima Alliance will have the absence of its goalkeeper Angelo Campos. Both footballers were punished by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) disciplinary committee with four match dates after the 2023 Liga 1 final. For this reason, the cream-colored striker and the blue-and-white goalkeeper will not play in the first four matchdays of the tournament opening.
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Why was Alex Valera suspended?
The Universitario striker was penalized on April 17, 2023 for insulting referee Edwin Ordóñez after being sent off during the match against Municipal for the Apertura tournament. At the end of the game, the media asked Alex Valera about the referee and he responded as follows: “That referee is a son of a bitch.”
Why was Ángelo Campos suspended?
The Alianza Lima goalkeeper was penalized for going to the Monumental Stadium pitch to warm up with a flag of the intimate club ahead of the first Liga 1 final of 2023. This act was considered a provocation and incitement to violence.
When will the first classic Alianza Lima vs. Academic take place?
There is still no exact date for the creation of the first Peruvian classic; The duel is expected to take place in the second week of February as the championship begins on January 26th.