Chile and the Peruvian National Team face each other again in the South American qualifiers and both arrive with only one point in the standings after a draw in the first round of the tournament. However, the one with the numbers in favor and the home advantage is 'La Roja'. The great challenge for the Blanquirroja will be to win and this can change their history.
A victory in Santiago is worth more than three points. Chile is a direct rival in the race for the spots in the 2026 World Cup. Winning away from home is a big step towards the objective. On the other hand, the team currently led by Juan Reynoso has never won on Chilean soil, which would generate extra motivation and confidence for the following matches.
But that's not all, a victory would mean that Peru would have a total of four points in the standings, which would give full support to Juan Reynoso, who has not yet earned the credit he expected to have in these instances. Winning would give him the peace of mind he needs to work.
As for what comes next, it will be difficult to face Argentina, who arrives in Lima as world champions. Returning from Chile to Peru with three points would mean approaching the match with greater tranquility and finding better resources for victory. Anxiety tends to work against national teams and arriving with a defeat would cause excessive anxiety.
Chile and Peru will play on Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 pm (Peruvian time) in Santiago, as part of Matchday 3 of the South American qualifiers. The next match for 'La Roja' will be against Venezuela, while the Bicolor will play against Argentina.