For this highly anticipated Liga 1 final, Alianza Lima relies on the contribution of Hernán Barcos, their top scorer, reference, and main figure during this 2023 campaign, who hopes to crown it with the national tricampeonato by defeating Universitario de Deportes.
The balance of the blanquiazules is positive in clásicos when they had the 'Pirata' on the field. They have three victories and one defeat in four matches, in addition to the veteran player scoring a goal and providing an assist.
It is worth remembering that the Argentine did not play in the 0-0 draw of the Clausura Tournament this year at Matute. In that match, he was on the bench, but the then coach Guillermo Salas decided not to bring in the experienced forward.
Universitario 1-2 Alianza Lima (Phase 2 2021)
Played at the National Stadium, Hernán Barcos played the full 90 minutes plus injury time. He assisted Ricardo Lagos in the first blanquiazul goal, and a header from him hitting the post caused the rebound that ended with Axel Moyano's dramatic goal.
Universitario 1-4 Alianza Lima (Opening 2022)
The 'Pirata' closed the scoring in the Monumental by scoring the fourth goal after a mistake by Federico Alonso in his attempt to clear the ball. In that match, he was a starter and came off at 87', with the match already decided.
Alianza Lima 0-2 Universitario (Closing 2022)
His only defeat against 'U', who took the victory at Matute thanks to goals from Leonardo Rugel and Alexander Succar. The 'Pirata' played the entire match but couldn't prevent the blanquiazules' defeat.
Universitario 1-2 Alianza Lima (Opening 2023)
The starting '9' was Pablo Sabbag, who even scored. Barcos came on at 78 minutes and his contribution was limited in the last victory of the íntimos at the Ate venue.