Julian Alvarez, unstoppable: scored a hat-trick for River's 3-0 win against Alianza.

Alianza Lima vs. River Plate: Preview

River Plate has secured its spot in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, although they aim to close out Group F in the best way possible. In the sixth round, Marcelo Gallardo's team comfortably defeats Alianza Lima, and the architect of the victory is Julián Álvarez, who already has a hat-trick.

The clock approached 41 minutes and the 'Millonarios' had an easy way out on the field, with little pressure from the opponent. The ball reached the feet of Elías Gómez, who had come in at 18', replacing Milton Casco, and decided to change the pace.

After crossing the midfield, the full-back enabled Julián Álvarez through the center and the forward positioned himself for his right foot. Despite being far from the goal, the scorer dared to shoot and placed the ball next to the right post of Ángelo Campos. The goalkeeper of Alianza Lima stretched as much as he could, but couldn't clear it.

It is worth remembering that in the first leg match between River vs. Alianza Lima, at Estadio Nacional in Lima, Marcelo Gallardo's pupils came out on top thanks to a solitary goal by Matías Suárez.