Clear objective. Alianza Lima's rout over Deportivo Municipal had forward Cristian Benavente as the standout figure. The 'Chaval' came on in the final minutes of the match and didn't take long to score a 'Maradona-like' wonder goal against Academia.
Despite his outstanding performance, coach Carlos Bustos has reportedly decided not to count on the Spanish-Peruvian player for the match against River Plate in Argentina for the closing of the group stage in the Copa Libertadores.
Watch Cristian Benavente's wonder goal against Deportivo Municipal
According to journalist José Valera, this decision aims to preserve him for the final stretch of the local tournament. The victory in Villa El Salvador allowed the 'blanquiazules' to climb to the fourth position and get closer to the leader Melgar.
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"Cristian Benavente, author of a wonder goal in Liga 1, will not travel to Buenos Aires with the Alianza Lima delegation to play against River Plate in the framework of matchday 6 of the Copa Libertadores," the journalist from Líbero mentioned on his Twitter account.
Benavente joined Alianza Lima in 2022. Photo: Twitter / José Varela
The victorianos are eliminated from the continental tournament and also have no chance of reaching the Copa Sudamericana. The match in Buenos Aires will close their participation in this edition.
When will Alianza Lima vs. River Plate play?
The match between Alianza Lima vs. River Plate will be played on Wednesday, May 25, starting at 5:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 7:00 p.m. (Argentine time) at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.