Sporting Cristal defeated The Strongest 1-0 and achieved their first victory in Group D of the 2023 Copa Libertadores, thanks to a spectacular pirouette by Jhilmar Lora to score the winning goal. The 'celeste' full-back was the best player against the Bolivian team due to his performance on the right flank, which is why CONMEBOL included him in the ideal team of this third matchday of the continental tournament. Within this starting eleven, the presence of Germán Cano also stands out, who scored a 'hat-trick' in Fluminense's 5-1 victory over River Plate, as well as Igor Gomes, the author of the two goals with which Atlético Mineiro defeated Alianza Lima in Belo Horizonte.
Mendoza afirmó que no es de Cristal y reveló su verdadero hinchaje: "Los estimo bastante"