Alianza Lima's coach, Néstor “Pipo” Gorosito, was emphatic regarding the crucial match of the second preliminary round of the 2025 Copa Libertadores against Boca, stating that "the fans don’t play." Following the 1-0 victory against Boca in the first leg, Gorosito praised his team's performance, expressing that they could have won by a larger margin.
Regarding the upcoming match at La Bombonera, Gorosito emphasized that Boca's field does not affect the game, arguing that in the end, it’s 11 players on each side. He highlighted the good performance of his players, describing them as "a good team" capable of repeating the victory over Boca.
Analyzing the first leg, the 60-year-old coach mentioned that the result was narrow and that they could have scored more goals. Gorosito praised his team's ability to cut passes and quickly counterattack after regaining the ball, which allowed them to generate dangerous situations against the opposing goalkeeper.
Regarding the officiating, Gorosito expressed his surprise at what he considers a media operation to influence the referee, referring to statements suggesting an alleged disadvantage to Boca in the match.
Finally, the coach confirmed the availability of forward Paolo Guerrero for the return match, after recovering from an ankle injury. Alianza Lima will face Juan Pablo II College in the Peruvian tournament before traveling to Argentina to play the decisive match against Boca, aiming to advance to the final preliminary stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
