Sat Apr 05 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Universitario Makes Late Lineup Change for Crucial Match Against Alianza Lima
**LIMA, PERU** – Universitario de Deportes has sprung a surprise on its fans ahead of their crucial Torneo Apertura match against Alianza Lima at Matute stadium. Coach Fabián Bustos has made a last-minute change to the starting lineup, replacing Jairo Vélez with Jorge Murrugarra.
The decision, purely tactical according to the club, has left fans buzzing. Vélez was widely expected to start.
Universitario will now take the field with the following starting XI: Sebastián Britos; Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros, César Inga; Andy Polo, Rodrigo Ureña, Jorge Murrugarra, Jairo Concha, José Carabalí; Edison Flores and Alex Valera. A win would solidify Universitario’s position in the top ranks of the Apertura tournament.
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