Sporting Cristal already knows that Melgar and Universitario couldn't win on the ninth matchday of the Clausura Tournament and it is the right moment for them to take advantage. If the sky blues win the match, they will be the sole leaders, but it won't be easy at all when they have to face Atlético Grau in Piura this Thursday.
The team led by Tiago Nunes had problems reaching the north of Peru and stayed at the Jorge Chávez airport hotel on Wednesday to travel to Piura on Thursday morning. However, everything is ready for them to face Ángel Comizzo's team, who will make their debut with the white and navy.
Both teams have faced each other five times with an advantage for the 'rimenses' with four victories. The northern team has two wins, while they have drawn on only one occasion.
The last time they met was a victory for the 'cerveceros' by 2-1 at the Alberto Gallardo stadium, with goals from Ávila and Brenner Marlos.
Now Atlético Grau and Sporting Cristal will face each other at the Municipal de Bernal stadium at 3:15 pm (Peruvian time). If the sky blues win, they will add up 21 points in the Clausura Tournament and will be the sole leaders. Furthermore, a victory will also place them in second position in the accumulated table.