SPORTING CRISTAL

Although Sporting Cristal will have a crazy start to the year, where they will play 8 matches, between the Apertura and the Copa Libertadores, in less than a month, the team led by Mariano Soso is very optimistic. "We have to be prepared to overcome everything," said Alfredo Ramúa.

In fact, Alfredo Ramúa acknowledged that the streak of matches will be exhausting for Sporting Cristal, but explained that Mariano Soso has been working on various alternatives to perform well in the Descentralizado and Copa Libertadores.

"It is impossible to play so many matches in such a short time. Rotation will be important and we all have to be in good shape to overcome each match," said Alfredo Ramúa.

In addition, Alfredo Ramúa confirmed that Sporting Cristal's first objective of the year will be to qualify for the round of 16 in the Libertadores. "We have to have a good Copa. If we advance from the group stage, the same confidence will take us far. All the opponents are very tough, but we have to start on the right foot."

Sporting Cristal does not rule out postponing matches of the Torneo Apertura