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Alianza Lima will have its first international test when it faces Atlético Nacional from Medellín, Colombia in early 2023. As it is known, after the 'Noche Blanquiazul' (January 8), the Peruvian champion will travel to northern lands to be part of the 'Noche Verdolaga'.
It should be noted that for this date, the team led by Chicho Salas will have the complete squad with the new signings and ready to compete in the Copa Libertadores 2023. In this way, we inform you when and at what time the match will take place.
Official launch of the 2023 Season Tickets! 💚🏟️🎫
— Atlético Nacional (@nacionaloficial) December 20, 2022
The Atanasio will be waiting for you with:
⚽ The Superliga Final.
⚽ 10 League matches.
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The club born in the district of La Victoria will see Paulo Autuori, coach of Atlético Nacional, again. History indicates that Salas and the Brazilian strategist are old friends, especially since Autuori called to congratulate Salas for winning the national championship against Melgar.
When will Alianza Lima vs. Atlético Nacional from Medellín play
- The Alianza Lima vs. Atlético Nacional from Medellín match will take place on January 14 at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.
At what time will Alianza Lima vs. Atlético Nacional from Medellín play
The game will start at 18:00 hours in Colombia and Peru, being the first international clash they will have prior to the start of the new season in their respective leagues.
What does Bellina say about Alianza Lima's signings
The sports manager of Alianza Lima, José Bellina, stated in a press conference that "there are many situations that will arise in football and in the transfer market, and I will clarify that situation without a doubt. It has been widely discussed in the press and we will definitely clarify it so that the process and outcome are known in the coming days."
Another point that Bellina touched on was the age average of the team: "Definitely, it was an objective, that's why we project having a team with an average age of 27 years or a little more. We have 25% of the squad over 30 years old, 25% of Sub-23 players, and 50% of players aged 24-30, so we are quite confident because we believe it is a well-balanced squad in terms of age, unlike previous years."
Likewise, he added that "there is one more signing that will be announced in the next few hours and there is also one that we believe will help us a lot." For now, Gabriel Costa, Franco Zanelatto (on loan), Jesús Castillo, Edinson Chávez, and Bryan Reyna have already been announced, who played this season for Colo Colo, Alianza Atlético, Cantolao Academy, Ayacucho FC, and Cantolao Academy, respectively.