Alfonso Barco, Peruvian midfielder, caught the attention of Universitario de Deportes coach, Gregorio Pérez. During the Ovación primera edición program, the Uruguayan coach said: "He can be a great alternative for the club. He caught my attention and I have seen him in the last two months. We will try to make it happen."
"Barco is a good player, he has a good left foot, a lot of technique, he has a lot to learn, but I see a great future for him," he continued.
"He can be a great alternative for the club. He caught my attention and I have seen him these last two months. We will try to make it happen," he concluded the topic about the young footballer.
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He also referred to Alex Valera's performance this season. "His growth will depend on himself. He is a kid who cares about growing, he has great confidence and feels supported. He must have some merit to be in the national team. I have a lot of faith and confidence in him," he said.
Universitario qualified for Phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores 2022 after finishing third in the overall table with 45 points. The arrival of 'Goyo' was crucial for the resurgence of the team.
Campaign of Universitario de Deportes in Phase 2
Universitario 2-2 Alianza Atlético
UTC 0-1 Universitario
Universitario 1-3 Carlos Mannucci
Sporting Cristal 2-2 Universitario
Universitario 3-1 Cienciano
Ayacucho FC 1-1 Universitario
Universitario 1-2 Alianza Lima
Sport Boys 0-0 Universitario
Universitario 2-2 AD Cantolao
San Martín 0-2 Universitario
Universitario 0-2 Deportivo Municipal
Alianza Universidad 0-4 Universitario
Sport Huancayo 1-3 Universitario
Universitario 3-0 César Vallejo
Binacional 1-2 Universitario
Universitario 2-1 Cusco FC
Melgar 1-2 Universitario