Alianza Lima receives Boca Juniors in its debut for the 2018 Copa Libertadores
The obligation is to win, but they will have the least desired rival, the xeneize team that arrives in Lima with the urgency of consolidating its candidate profile to the throne, with a devastating attack led by Carlos Tevez and with the desire to become the best in the continent again.
One will be chosen
How will that be? Alianza Lima, who comes from defeating Universitario de Deportes in the classic, will put all its cards on the table. And it is in the offensive zone where there is more uncertainty: Gabriel Leyes and Janio Pósito fight for the attacking position. Although neither of the two has fully convinced, coach Pablo Bengoechea must choose one.
Everything points to Janio Pósito being chosen to lead the blanquiazul attack, who was a substitute in the classic, but managed to score the third goal upon entering. Gabriel Leyes, on the other hand, fails to consolidate his profile as a striker, although he is useful for the hustle and bustle that ultimately allows opening defenses.
Leyes for the hustle
In both cases, Alianza Lima needs to play a perfect game this Thursday in order to confront Boca Juniors, who will arrive with Argentine Carlos Tevez as the main figure.