Alianza Lima, Universitario de Deportes, Sporting Cristal, César Vallejo and Melgar have a new day at international level when they play for the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana this week from Tuesday 2 May to Thursday 4 May. The teams representing Peruvian football will face a new test and try to emerge victorious from their respective matches to keep their chances of qualifying for the next round.
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Allianz Lima vs Atlético Mineiro
After beating Lima Libertad on a visit and ending her losing streak, Alianza will visit Atlético Mineiro in Brazil to claim her second Copa Libertadores win. The Gauls have zero points and will try to start their recovery against the blue and whites, who surprise in Belo Horizonte.
- Day: Wednesday, May 3rd
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (Peruvian time)
- Channel: ESPN and Star Plus.
University vs. Santa Fe
Universitario welcomes Independiente Santa Fe de Colombia to the Monumental. The Creams are unbeaten in the Copa Sudamericana and will be looking for a second win to continue as the sole leaders of their group. Fossati’s side are coming off a 2-2 draw with Goiás.
- Day: Thursday, May 4th
- Time: 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time)
- Channels: DirecTV Sports and DGO.
Sporting Cristal against the strongest
The Celestes welcome The Strongest and desperately need a win to earn their first three points in the Copa Libertadores. Sporting Cristal failed in the first few games and will try to end their losing streak against the Bolivians.
- Day: Tuesday, May 2nd
- Time: 9:00 p.m. (Peruvian time)
- Channel: ESPN and Star Plus.
Cesar Vallejo vs Magellan
The Poets did not win the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana and this week they have the opportunity to start their catch-up with Chile’s Magallanes. Abreu’s team needs the win not to say goodbye to the classification and hopes to surprise in the Chilean countries.
- Day: Tuesday, May 2nd
- Time: 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time)
- Channel: ESPN 4, DGO and Star Plus.
Melgar vs Patronage
Dominó will be aiming for his first Copa Libertadores win. After one draw and one defeat, Melgar will be looking to clinch all three points on his visit to Argentina against Patronato, a team bottomed in Group H with zero points.
- Day: Thursday, May 4th
- Time: 5:00 p.m. (Peruvian time)
- Channel: ESPN and Star Plus.