Overview
- TV analyst Diego Rebagliati urged Alianza Lima to choose between Paolo Guerrero and Hernán Barcos for next season, saying only one should remain.
- He argued a serious center-forward would hesitate to join if asked to compete with two club legends and stated his preference is Guerrero.
- Coach Néstor Gorosito has alternated the veterans in 2025, with Barcos on 13 goals and Guerrero on 10 across competitions.
- Alianza Lima were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Universidad de Chile in Coquimbo and now focus on the Clausura.
- Paolo Guerrero said the squad is united and framed the run-in as “eight finals,” adding he feels physically ready to contribute.