Universitario de Deportes will play a thrilling final match against Sport Huancayo today. If the creams win, they will secure their direct pass to the final, where they will have to face their comrades from Alianza Lima to fight for the national championship title.
Although they must leave the past results behind and focus on the commitment against the 'Rojo Matador', it is important to review the matches they played, which allowed them to solidify their position at the top of the Clausura Tournament. With the guidance of coach Jorge Fossati, they achieved favorable results for the institution.
YOU CAN SEE: Fossati is going all-in! These are the players called up for Universitario's last match.
The classic against Alianza Lima
One of the most anticipated clashes was the Classic played on the fifth matchday of the tournament. That day, the result ended in a goalless draw. Despite that, the creams were close to winning and causing a surprise at Matute.
Victory against Melgar in the 'Ciudad Blanca'
In the seventh matchday, the Universitario players traveled to Arequipa to face Melgar. And the player who received all the applause was forward Álex Valera, who shook the stands of the UNSA Stadium with a last-minute goal to close the score at 1-0.
Draw against Sporting Cristal
The 13th matchday arrived, and although Universitario failed to score, they managed to secure a draw in a match that turned into a real battle at the Estadio Nacional in Lima.
Trujillo painted itself in cream
Despite playing as visitors, hundreds of fans arrived at the Mansiche Stadium in Trujillo for the match against César Vallejo. Despite not being seen as favorites, thanks to a splendid goal by Luis Urruti in the 53rd minute, the team from Ate returned home with three points in their pocket.
Thrilling draw against Cusco FC
Lastly, one of the matches that kept the U's fans on the edge of their seats was the tough duel against Cusco FC at the altitude of the Inca city. When everything seemed lost for the merengues, forward Alex Valera appeared to score a spectacular goal shortly before the final whistle.
When is Universitario vs. Sport Huancayo?
The match between both teams will be played TODAY, Sunday, October 29th, from 15:00 hours at the Estadio Monumental U Marathon.