Overview

• Universidad de Chile won the second leg 2-1 in Coquimbo, eliminating Alianza Lima in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.
• Alianza’s international year spanned 18 games, beginning in Copa Libertadores qualifying, advancing to the group stage, then continuing in the Sudamericana playoffs.
• Sporting director Franco Navarro said he is proud of the players and staff and argued the team showed it can go toe-to-toe internationally.
• Navarro outlined a plan to return to the Copa Libertadores regularly and to pursue both international and domestic championships.
• Pundits criticized Néstor Gorosito’s lineup—particularly starting Alessandro Burlamaqui—and pointed to Carlos Zambrano’s earlier red card and absence as a factor in the decisive match.