Universitario de Deportes tied 0-0 with Universidad Católica de Chile in the 'Noche Crema' 2017. The crema midfielder, Diego Manicero, spoke at a press conference about the presence of the fans in the presentation match. Due to more than 50 thousand people filling the Monumental Stadium and displaying an impressive mosaic in the east stands that said: Universitario de Deportes 1924.
"The fans were spectacular. We knew they would support us in this way and the truth is they left me speechless. Hopefully we can give them some joy with the title," said the Argentine midfielder after the friendly match.
In addition, Manicero talked about the team's performance. "I think we all played a good match. Some of us are just getting to know each other. There are new people and I think we are on the right track."
On January 28, Universitario will play another friendly match against Once Caldas from Colombia. The match will be held again at the Monumental Stadium. Then, the crema team will have to face the Copa Libertadores 2017 on February 2, where they will face the winner of the match between Táchira (Venezuela) and Deportivo Capiatá (Paraguay).
