Alianza Lima Faces São Paulo in Critical Copa Libertadores Match

Lima, Peru — Alianza Lima is set to face São Paulo on May 6 in a crucial match for the Copa Libertadores Group D at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium. A win is essential for Alianza Lima to keep its hopes alive for advancing to the knockout stage.

This meeting marks the first time in a year that Alianza Lima will take on a Brazilian team. Historically, they have struggled against Brazilian clubs, with only two victories in 19 home matches in the Libertadores. Their last win against a Brazilian opponent was in 1997 against Cruzeiro, when they won 1-0.

In past encounters with São Paulo, Alianza Lima has not fared well, losing both matchups in 2007 and 2004. São Paulo comes into this match after a solid start in the tournament, recently winning against Libertad and picking up a draw against Alianza Lima in their previous match.

The São Paulo attack, led by top scorer Ferreirinha, proved challenging for Alianza in their last match. However, Alianza Lima managed to equalize with goals from Eryc Castillo and Kevin Quevedo.

Currently, Alianza Lima sits third in the group with four points, while São Paulo leads with seven points. With a decisive match ahead, Alianza Lima aims to secure a vital home victory to remain competitive in the group. Coach Néstor Gorosito has emphasized the importance of this game for the team and its supporters.

The match will kick off at 5:00 PM local time, with live coverage available on ESPN and Disney+.