On July 5, the draw for the round of 16 of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana took place and it determined that, if Sporting Cristal defeats Emelec in the playoffs, they will face Defensa y Justicia.
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Defensa y Justicia expressed their thoughts on the round of 16 match through their social media. The Argentine team emphasized that unity is the key to achieving their goals.
"Possible rivals for the round of 16 of the Conmebol Sudamericana. All together!", stated the Argentine team on their social media.
As you may remember, Defensa y Justicia became champions of the Copa Sudamericana in 2020. In the following season, they surprised once again by winning the Recopa.
How did Defensa y Justicia perform against Peruvian teams?
Throughout its history, Defensa y Justicia has only faced one Peruvian team, Universitario. The match took place in the 2021 Copa Libertadores, with Defensa y Justicia winning in Argentina and drawing in Peru.