A new opportunity will have Sporting Cristal to regain the top of the Apertura Tournament when he faces today (11:00 am) Athletic Alliance at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium for matchday 14.
Despite the tough defeat that the Rimenses suffered last time against Universidad César Vallejo, a result that relegated them to second place, They depend on themselves again after Universitario de Deportes fell 2-0 against ADT.
Those led by Enderson Moreira will suffer the severe loss of Yoshimar Yotún, who had a knee injury during the clash against the poetswhich would have the midfielder off the field for the remainder of the 2024 season.
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During these days, priority was given to the inclusion of Jesus Pretell as a starter to reinforce the midfield and allow Martín Távara to have a more offensive role in the team. Gustavo Cazonatti will complement this duo in the center of the field.
Martín Cauteruccio will also be part of those who will start in the match. The Uruguayan striker has demonstrated his precision in front of goal in recent practices.
The Rimenses, with the intention of staying in the fight for the Apertura Tournament, will seek victory without making changes to their starting lineup, trusting in the hierarchy of his players. Joao Grimaldo and Santiago González will be the ideal partners to accompany Cauteruccio, since the three have contributed with 21 of the 35 goals that the celestial team has scored.
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On the other hand, Alianza Atlético has just lost against ADT at the Campeones del 36 Stadium. El Vendaval was left empty-handed after losing 2-1 with scores from Janio Posito and Victor Cedrón, while Santiago Rebagliati scored for the locals.
The team led by Jorge Espejo will fight to take the three points away from home to return to winning ways after two games and move away from the relegation zone.
Sporting Cristal has an encouraging record against Sullana's team, since In the last five meetings between both teams, the light blue team recorded four wins and one draw.
The last time Cristal and Alianza Atlético met in the highest category of Peruvian football was on October 29, 2023.. In that duel, the Bajopontine team won 3-0 with goals from Brenner Marlos, Írven Ávila and Joao Grimaldo.
Advantage over creams
If they achieve victory against Vendaval, the Rimenses would reach 34 units and would be 1 point above Universitario de Deporteswhich also remains in the fight to obtain the Apertura Tournament.
After completing the clash with Alianza Atlético, Sporting Cristal will have three remaining matches before finishing the first competition of League 1 2024. The celestials will face Universitario (visit), Unión Comercio (local) and Comerciantes Unidos (visit).
