Assistant Coach of Universitario Speaks Out

The assistant coach of Universitario, Paolo Maldonado, did not hold back when discussing Universitario de Deportes' elimination after losing 3-0 to Capiata at the Monumental Stadium and said it was a "terrible match in every way".

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The discontent of Maldonado about the performance of his team was evident, but despite this, he tries to move on and numb the pain. "It is difficult to pinpoint the exact factors (...) It is a defeat that hurts a lot, it is a huge pain for us who are here and for the fans too. I hope this pain does not last too long," he lamented.

The former Universitario player is one of those who are starting to focus on the classic on Sunday. Knowing these matches with the cream jersey, he goes with the hope of lifting the team against Alianza Lima. "Football is so generous that we have a classic in less than two days. We will go to Matute to give everything and overcome this moment," Paolo Maldonado concluded.

Universitario de Deportes will play against Alianza Lima on Sunday in the second match of the Summer Tournament. The creams drew 1-1 with Sport Huancayo in their debut, while the locals will play their first official match of the year.