Alianza Lima is facing a challenging series of matches. On Sunday, for the 3rd round of the Torneo de Verano, they will face Sporting Cristal, then they will visit Universitario de Deportes and they will close against Boca Juniors (on March 1st), in their debut in the Copa Libertadores.
That's why the match against Colo Colo on Wednesday in the 'Noche Alba' looks perfect for coach Pablo Bengoechea. The 'Profe' expects to draw conclusions about the individual and collective performance of his team.
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Although it is a friendly match, for the coach it will be Alianza Lima's final exam before facing tough opponents. He hopes that his players have a better performance than they showed against Audax Italiano in the 'Noche Blanquiazul'.
"We are aware that we have to improve a lot for local and international competitions. This match against Colo Colo will serve us", he said. The Uruguayan won't hold anything back and will field his starting eleven with some modifications.
The return of Leao Butrón in place of Daniel Prieto is a fact, along with José Guidino, who recovered from his injury (ankle contusion), replacing Francisco Duclós. Alianza Lima would maintain the 4-5-1 formation used against Ayacucho FC.
This is the starting eleven that is gaining strength: Leao Butrón, Luis Garro, Miguel Araujo, Gonzalo Godoy, José Guidino, Rinaldo Cruzado, Tomás Costa, Alejandro Hohberg, Mario Velarde, Luis Ramírez, and Janio Posito.
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