Collective. Alliance of Lima will have the tough mission to visit Atlético Mineiro on the third day of the Copa Libertadores. The Blue and Whites have had a great start to continental competition and will need to improve on Brazilian territory to remain at the top of Group G. Because of this, one of the most attractive aspects of the game will be the duel with the central defender stars Carlo Zambrano and the experienced goalscorer hulk.
Eduardo Coudet’s side lost their first two games and desperately need a win to avoid being on the brink of elimination; The strategist has the 37-year-old world champion as his main target card.
When asked about this confrontation, the “Kaiser” made it clear that the most important thing to counter the French offensive was collective effort. “Alianza is a team, the whole defense has to work well, not just me, I need my teammates, ‘Santi’ (García), everyone. I have to play this game great like everyone else,” he said before leaving Lima.
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Regarding what it will mean to face the history of the tournament, Zambrano mentioned that confidence in the intimate game will be the key to add. “Atlético Mineiro are a strong and very difficult side, but we’re going through a good period and we have to trust our game to get a good result.”he concluded.
Group Alianza Lima in Libertadores: position table
Possible alignment of Alianza Lima
Angelo Campos, Gino Peruzzi, Carlos Zambrano, Santiago Garcia, Ricardo Lagos, Josepmir Ballon, Jesus Castillo, Andrew Andrade, Bryan Reyna, Aldair Rodriguez and Pablo Sabbag.
When do Alianza Lima vs Atlético Mineiro play?
Lima-Allianz vs. Atlético Mineiro will play Copa Libertadores Group G this Wednesday, May 3rd at date 3. The duel between Peruvians and Brazilians will take place at the Raimundo Sampaio Stadium.from 7.30 p.m. (Peruvian time)and will be streamed over the ESPN and Star Plus signal.