Sporting Cristal supporters held a "banderazo" prior to the match against Universitario.

Sporting Cristal is the leader of the Clausura Tournament and this Sunday, October 9, they will have a key match against Universitario (3:30 p.m.), for matchday 15. The team led by Roberto Mosquera needs a victory to extend their lead at the top and the "Celeste" fans showed their support for the team: they held a rally in La Florida.

On the night before the match, a large number of club fans gathered at the headquarters of the institution in Rímac, accompanied by musical instruments and banners. Immediately, the fans started with enthusiastic chants of support for the team.

Roberto Mosquera, along with his coaching staff and the players, came out to thank the gesture: they applauded and sang along with the fans. Shortly after, Sporting Cristal shared some images of the colorful event, with an emotional message: "With our people! Tomorrow, give it your all!".

With the spirits high, the 'Celestes' are ready to face the match against Universitario. Let's remember that Sporting Cristal is undefeated in the Clausura Tournament and has not lost at the local level since April 8, when they visited César Vallejo (2-0), in the Apertura (they have recorded 17 wins and six draws since then). On the other hand, 'U' has eight consecutive matches without a defeat: they have six victories and two draws.

Sporting Cristal vs. Universitario: match history

Since October 2018, Sporting Cristal vs. Universitario matches have occurred 10 times, with a favorable balance for the 'Celestes': they have won three times and only lost once. However, the last two matches showed parity on the scoreboard.

21-05-2022: Universitario 1-1 Sporting Cristal - Liga 1

03-08-2021: Sporting Cristal 2-2 Universitario - Liga 1

25-04-2021: Universitario 0-1 Sporting Cristal - Liga 1

20-12-2020: Sporting Cristal 1-1 Universitario - Liga 1

16-12-2020: Universitario 1-2 Sporting Cristal - Liga 1

20-11-2020: Sporting Cristal 2-2 Universitario - Liga 1

15-10-2020: Sporting Cristal 1-0 Universitario - Liga 1

12-10-2019: Universitario 0-0 Sporting Cristal - Liga 1

27-04-2019: Sporting Cristal 1-1 Universitario - Liga 1

30-10-2018: Universitario 2-1 Sporting Cristal - Liga 1