Alianza Lima will have full home support in the first leg, while U de Chile will play the return leg behind closed doors due to sanctions.
Key players for Alianza Lima include Paolo Guerrero, Hernán Barcos, Carlos Zambrano, and Sergio Peña.
Nicolás Guerra, a forward for U de Chile, expressed his happiness after scoring in the Supercopa final against Colo Colo and is preparing for the match against Alianza Lima.
Alianza Lima defeated Universidad Católica de Ecuador and Gremio of Brazil to reach the quarterfinals.
U de Chile advanced after Independiente de Avellaneda was disqualified due to fan violence.
Alianza Lima is preparing to face Universidad de Chile in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals. The first leg will be held at Alianza Lima's home stadium, Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, where they will have full crowd support. The second leg will be played without fans due to sanctions against U de Chile following fan violence in a previous match. Alianza Lima's coach, Néstor Gorosito, aims to leverage his team's experience and tactical prowess. Key players such as Paolo Guerrero and Hernán Barcos will be crucial in attack. Universidad de Chile's forward, Nicolás Guerra, is optimistic despite the challenges, having recently scored in a Supercopa victory against Colo Colo. The winner of this quarterfinal will face either Lanús or Fluminense in the semifinals. This match is also a rematch of the 2010 Copa Libertadores, where U de Chile eliminated Alianza Lima.
Q: When and where is the first leg of the quarterfinal?
The first leg is on Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima.
Q: What are the sanctions against U de Chile?
U de Chile will play the return leg behind closed doors due to fan misconduct.
Q: Who are the key players for Alianza Lima?
Key players include Paolo Guerrero, Hernán Barcos, Carlos Zambrano, and Sergio Peña.
Alianza Lima has a significant opportunity to advance in the Copa Sudamericana due to U de Chile's sanctions.
Key players from both teams will play crucial roles in the quarterfinal matchup.
The outcome of this match will determine which team faces either Lanús or Fluminense in the semifinals.
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