Alianza Lima vs Cienciano: time and date
Alianza Lima and Cienciano will play a decisive match on Sunday, October 16th. The 'Blanquiazules' are fighting for the bicampeonato, while the 'Imperials' are looking for a better position in the Copa Sudamericana zone. Cienciano will have three key absences.
The team led by Guillermo Salas does not have any suspended players for the match against Cienciano. Christian Ramos, who was injured, has recovered and is likely to travel to Cusco. The 'Chicho' will have the entire squad at his disposal.
On the other hand, Cienciano, the team led by the Argentine, Vigevani, has three significant absences for the match against Alianza Lima at the Garcilaso de la Vega stadium. Ángel Romero, Luciano Recalde, and Fernando Ibáñez will all be absent due to accumulation of yellow cards.
Romero has played 26 matches this season. The Argentine, Recalde, has played 31 games, and his compatriot, Ibáñez, has played 25 matches with the 'papá' club.
Cienciano has three defeats, one draw, and one victory in their last five Clausura matches. They recently lost in their visit to UTC in Cajamarca.
Meanwhile, Alianza Lima has four wins and one defeat in their last five matches. They recently won 4-1 against Municipal in Matute, and in the first leg against Cienciano, they won with a goal from Cristian Benavente.
Cienciano will host Alianza Lima on Sunday, October 16th, at 18:00 hours at the Garcilaso de la Vega stadium for the 16th round of the Clausura tournament of the Liga 1 2022.