After being out of any possibility to fight for the national title, Universitario focuses on finishing the year in the best way possible and securing their spot in next year's Copa Sudamericana. The 'cremas' can still miss out on this tournament; however, the chances are lower.
While Carlos Compagnucci's team rests this matchday, they will be expectant of some games, as a series of results could benefit them in their fight to qualify for the second most important club tournament in South America.
One of these matches is Alianza Lima vs. Binacional, which will be played at Matute on Thursday, October 20th, at 8:30 pm. Interestingly, the 'íntimos' could give a hand to 'cremas'. What result benefits 'U'?
Universitario won their last national title in 2013. Photo: Universitario/Twitter
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Will Alianza help Universitario?
It turns out that there are 5 teams fighting for 4 spots in the Conmebol Sudamericana 2023. In addition to Universitario (57 pts.), there is also Universidad César Vallejo (60 pts.), Alianza Atlético (53 pts.), Cienciano (51 pts.), and Deportivo Binacional (51 pts.).
The 'cremas' only need one victory to secure their ticket, and this result could happen when they face Sport Huancayo on Sunday, October 23rd, at the Monumental stadium. However, the early celebration of a qualification could happen on Thursday, October 20th, if Binacional loses to Alianza Lima at Matute.
In this way, the 'íntimos' could help their 'compadre' to secure their spot in the Copa Sudamericana, as well as continue following in the footsteps of Sporting Cristal. If Juliaca's team wins, 'U' will have to win their match against the Rojo Matador without fail to not depend on other results.
This is how the accumulated table of the Liga 1 2022 stands. Photo: GLR