Hernán Barcos Confident in Alianza Lima’s Victory Over 2 de Mayo in Copa Libertadores
Alianza Lima is gearing up to face 2 de Mayo in Paraguay for the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores. Despite facing off-field challenges during preseason, the team is considered a favorite against the debuting local side. Coach Pablo Guede’s squad has experienced some injuries, but veteran player Hernán Barcos remains optimistic about their chances.
Hernán Barcos Expresses Confidence in Alianza Lima’s Performance
Hernán Barcos, the renowned foreign top scorer for Alianza Lima, believes that the team’s experience and budget will play a critical role in their success. He emphasized that while there are uncertainties in football, Alianza Lima possesses the advantage to win this matchup.
“I will definitely watch the game. I enjoy football and following Alianza. I think Alianza Lima is a strong favorite in this stage, with every chance to win,” Barcos stated in the program ‘Más que fútbol.’ He added that Alianza has a stronger team with greater dynamics compared to the Paraguayan side, while still showing respect for their opponents.
Barcos highlighted the team’s potential, expressing that if things go well, Alianza Lima might replicate last year’s success to advance to the Group Stage.
Match Timing and Viewing Information
The match between Alianza Lima and 2 de Mayo is set to kick off at 7:30 PM in Peru. Here are the corresponding times for various locations:
- Mexico: 6:30 PM
- Colombia, Peru, Ecuador: 7:30 PM
- Bolivia, Venezuela: 8:30 PM
- Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay: 9:30 PM
- Spain: 1:30 AM (Thursday)
Projected Line-ups for the Match
| Alianza Lima | 2 de Mayo |
|---|---|
| Guillermo Viscarra | Ángel Martínez |
| D’ Alessandro Montenegro | Víctor Davalos |
| Renzo Garcés | Pedro Sosa |
| Mateo Antoni | Miguel Barreto |
| Cristian Carbajal | Wilson Ibarrola |
| Jairo Vélez | Elías Alfonso |
| Gianfranco Chavez | Ulises Coronel |
| Fernando Gaibor | Óscar Romero |
| Eryc Castillo | Marcos Gaona |
| Gaspar Gentile | Fernando Cáceres |
| Paolo Guerrero | Rodrigo Ruiz Díaz |
As Alianza Lima prepares for this crucial encounter, the backing from players like Hernán Barcos could inspire a strong performance against 2 de Mayo in the Copa Libertadores.
