Sporting Cristal was the first team to debut in the Copa Libertadores and, this time, it's Alianza Lima's turn, who will face River Plate at the Estadio Nacional. The blanquiazul team will receive the Argentinian team starting at 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time). Despite playing at home, Alianza will go in search of a feat and will try to break the streak of 23 winless games in the continental tournament.
Although Alianza Lima will have the support of their fans, the betting houses consider the team led by Marcelo Gallardo as the favorite. The last time they faced each other in Lima was in 2019, the victory was for the millonario team by 1-0, after a goal in the last minutes.
Just a few minutes before this match for Group F, which they also share with Colo Colo (Chile) and Fortaleza (Brazil), the coaches of both teams confirmed their starting lineups.
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Confirmed lineups for Alianza Lima vs. River Plate
Alianza Lima: Ángelo Campos; Oslimg Mora, Pablo Míguez, Christian Ramos, Yordi Vílchez, Ricardo Lagos; Josepmir Ballón, Oswaldo Valenzuela, Jairo Concha; Cristian Benavente and Hernán Barcos.
Alianza Lima Lineup
River Plate: Franco Armani; Robert Rojas, Jonatan Maidana, David Martínez, Milton Casco; Enzo Pérez; Santiago Simón, Enzo Fernández, Nicolás De La Cruz, Ezequiel Barco and Julián Álvarez.
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What time does Alianza Lima vs. River Plate play?
The match between Alianza Lima vs. River Plate for the first round of the Libertadores will be played from 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) and 9:00 p.m. (Argentinian time).
What channel broadcasts Alianza Lima vs. River Plate?
The LIVE match between Alianza Lima vs. River Plate will be broadcasted on ESPN and Star Plus. You can also follow the minute-by-minute of the match HERE through the La República Deportes website.