Alianza Lima was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores 2022 this Wednesday, after the defeat at home against Fortaleza from Brazil (0-2). Said result extends the bad streak of the club, which already has 28 consecutive games without winning in the international competition, and Hernán Barcos did not hide his regret for the negative statistics.
The Argentine striker spoke to the press after the final whistle at the National Stadium and initially sent a message to the fans. “We just have to thank our people and apologize for everything that is happening. We can’t win the Libertadores matches”, explained the ‘Pirate’ to ESPN.
“Being in Alianza is a motivation, we can never lose that. This hurts, it is to suffer, because we cannot change the situation, but we must continue working, there is no other”, added the experienced striker in the conversation.
In the same way, Hernán Barcos assured that the squad will aim for the remainder of League 1. “Now we have to focus on Sunday and finish the Libertadores in the best way. We will try to win the local championship, which is what we have left. There is a lot of sadness for all the people”, sentenced the attacker.
Let us remember that the La Victoria club will visit Deportivo Municipal this Sunday, May 22, on date 15 of the Opening Tournament (11:00 am), in a key duel to get closer to the top. Those led by Carlos Bustos are in sixth place, with 23 points, five behind the leader Melgar.
When does Alianza Lima play in the Libertadores?
Alianza Lima will close its participation in Group F of the Copa Libertadores 2022 next Wednesday, May 25, when it visits River Plate at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires (5:00 pm Peruvian time).
The “Blue and Whites” will play to meet the fixture, since they only have one point and are eliminated from the competition, even without options to reach third place in the Copa Sudamericana. Meanwhile, the “Millionaire” could play with the qualification for the round of 16 in his pocket, depending on what he does this Thursday with Colo Colo.