Alianza Lima departed to Brazil with an eye on the match against Fortaleza for the Copa Libertadores. The white and blue team knows that they must add points as visitors if they want to fight for the top positions on the table. That is why Pablo Lavandeira revealed the team's mindset just over 24 hours before the match.
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Just before boarding the plane that would take them to Brazil, Pablo Lavandeira took the time to give statements to the media present. The white and blue midfielder has had good performances with the team, so he is expected to start in Carlos Bustos' lineup.
The former Universitario de Deportes player knows that they have no margin for error in this match against Fortaleza, so they go with great hope of fulfilling everything rehearsed at Matute.
"We have the greatest hope, knowing that we are capable. We have to play a smart match, with our maximum expression but with a lot of hope", declared Pablo Lavandeira to ESPN.
Likewise, the player from Alianza Lima hopes to achieve a good result against Fortaleza, as the future that awaits the team in this final stretch of the Copa Libertadores group stage depends on it.
"It has to be the turning point. We know that we can no longer let opportunities pass us by if we want to have aspirations", he added.
When does Alianza Lima play?
The match between Alianza Lima and Fortaleza for the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27th at 5:00 PM Peru time (7:00 PM Brazil time).