MIRA: The ‘U’, with Flores fortified, and Alianza, with Barcos' goals: The reasons for Universitario and Alianza to win the Liga 1 title
As you may recall, Universitario de Deportes qualified for the national title final after winning the Clausura Tournament 2023. The team led by Jorge Fossati obtained 39 points and finished in first place, with a one-point advantage over Melgar, two over Alianza Lima, and three over Sporting Cristal. The crema team achieved eleven victories, six draws, and one defeat in this second part of the year. In addition, they scored 28 goals and only conceded eight.
On the other hand, Alianza Lima reached the final after winning the Apertura Tournament 2023, where they proved to be the most consistent team in that part of the year, as they achieved 14 victories and four defeats in 18 games played. Thus, they obtained 42 points and had a 7-point lead over the second-place team, Sporting Cristal. The íntimos were close to being three-time champions (they almost won the Clausura), but they were not effective when they had the chance to do so, as they drew 0-0 against Melgar and ADT at Matute. However, now they have the opportunity to achieve it against their classic rival and win the long-awaited three-peat for their fans.
That's why El Comercio conducted the DT Survey with prominent journalists to analyze the final between Alianza Lima vs. Universitario for the Betsson League 2023 final.
1. Who is the clear favorite in the finals?
2. Who is more important for their team: Barcos in AL or Quispe in the U?
3. What is more convenient to define the championship? Closing or opening at home?
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