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**Alianza Lima Seeks Revenge Against Universidad de Chile in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinal**

**LIMA, PERU** – Alianza Lima, bolstered by veteran strikers Paolo Guerrero and Hernán Barcos, is set to face Universidad de Chile in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal clash this Thursday. The Peruvian side, coached by Néstor Gorosito, is looking to avenge their 2010 Copa Libertadores elimination at the hands of the Chilean team.

Alianza Lima reached the quarterfinals after defeating Universidad Católica of Ecuador and Gremio of Brazil. Universidad de Chile, led by Gustavo Álvarez, advanced following Independiente de Avellaneda’s disqualification due to fan violence. As a result, Chilean fans are barred from attending both quarterfinal legs.

The match is slated for 7:30 PM local time at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima. The winner of the series will face either Lanús or Fluminense in the semifinals.

Alan Cantero has said that Alianza Lima will leave it all on the field, to secure the win on the first leg.

Universidad de Chile are aiming for a strong away result. Rodrigo Contreras stated the team’s intention to pursue victory despite the absence of their supporters. They are coming off a 3-0 win against Colo Colo in the Supercopa de Chile. Matías Zaldivia acknowledged Alianza Lima’s strength and momentum heading into the game.

**Possible Starting Lineups:**

* **Alianza Lima:** Guillermo Viscarra – Guillermo Enrique, Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garcés, Miguel Trauco – Pedro Aquino, Sergio Peña, Fernando Gaibor, Kevin Quevedo – Eryc Castillo and Hernán Barcos. DT Néstor Gorosito.
* **Universidad de Chile:** Gabriel Castellón – Fabián Hormazábal, Franco Calderón, Matías Zaldivia – Maximiliano Guerrero, Marcelo Díaz, Charles Aránguiz, Matías Sepúlveda, Javier Altamirano – Nicolás Guerra, Lucas Assadi. DT Gustavo Álvarez.

*AFP contributed to this report.*

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