Universidad de Chile hosts the return leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter-final as Alianza Lima travels south. With the first leg ending in a 0-0 stalemate, the tie is wide open, setting the stage for a tense clash.
In the opening match, Universidad saw Fernando Gaibor's goal chalked off for a handball, a bitter blow, though the sending off of Carlos Zambrano gave the Chileans a numerical advantage they'll hope to exploit at home. Playing in front of their supporters, where they've won three of five matches this season, gives Universidad a confidence boost heading into this decisive fixture.
Alianza Lima, on the other hand, will be looking to shake off the first-leg disappointment. Zambrano's suspension is a significant blow, and their recent record against Universidad hasn't been favorable, three games without a win, including two draws and a 2010 loss in their first meeting. The Peruvians did find form in their latest outing, cruising to a 4-0 home victory over Comerciantes Unidos, marking their first win in four matches and their third clean sheet of the season.
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Universidad de Chile vs Alianza Lima kick-off time
The Copa Sudamericana match between Universidad de Chile and Alianza Lima will be played at Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso in Coquimbo, Chile.
It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, September 25, in the US.
Team news & squads
Universidad de Chile vs Alianza Lima lineups
3-5-2
Formation
4-2-3-1
ALIUCH-Line up
UCHSubstitutes
Manager
G. Alvarez
ALI-Line up
ALISubstitutes
Manager
N. Gorosito
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Universidad de Chile team news
Coach Gustavo Alvarez has confirmed his starting eleven for the crucial showdown against Alianza Lima, a match that will decide the final semifinalist of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. The Argentine tactician stuck to the same approach as in the last training session, with the only notable adjustment being Sebastian Rodriguez coming in to replace the injured Marcelo Diaz.
Rodríguez has earned Alvarez's trust after a strong first-half showing in Lima and now gets the chance to face his former club once more.
The projected lineup for the Blues features Gabriel Castellon in goal, a back four of Fabian Hormazabal, Franco Calderon, Matias Zaldivia, and Maximiliano Guerrero, while the midfield trio will consist of Sebastian Rodríguez, Charles Aranguiz, and Matias Sepulveda. Up front, Javier Altamirano and Lucas Assadi will support striker Nicolas Guerra, forming an attack-minded unit ready to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Alianza Lima team news
Carlos Zambrano will be a major absentee after his red card for elbowing Charles Aranguiz, but he was still included on the travel roster as part of the club's strategy to bring the full squad for what could be a historic night. Coach Nestor Gorosito made the trip to Chile two days ahead of the clash with Universidad de Chile, but only finalized his lineup during the final training session in Matute. The Argentine tactician largely stuck with his core group, leaving just one selection dilemma hours before kickoff in Coquimbo.
To cover Zambrano's suspension, Gianfranco Chavez steps into central defense alongside Renzo Garces, forming the new backbone of the backline. Gorosito also tweaked the attack, aiming to bolster the visitors' chances of reaching the 2025 Copa Sudamericana semifinals. The predicted lineup sees Guillermo Viscarra in goal, with Guillermo Enrique, Chávez, Garces, and Miguel Trauco across the back four. Midfield duties go to Alessandro Burlamaqui, Fernando Gaibor, and Sergio Pena, while the forward line features Eryc Castillo on the left, Alan Cantero or Kevin Quevedo on the right, and Hernán Barcos leading the line.
A key boost for the visitors is Paolo Guerrero, fully fit after recovering from the injury that kept him out of the first leg, offering an experienced attacking option to challenge the home side.
Form
UCH-Form
UCHAlianza Lima
0
-
0
Universidad de Chile
D
Colo Colo
0
-
3
Universidad de Chile
W
Colo Colo
1
-
0
Universidad de Chile
L
Universidad de Chile
1
-
3
Audax Italiano
L
Universidad de Chile
1
-
0
Independiente
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/4
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
ALI-Form
ALIAlianza Lima
4
-
0
Comerciantes Unidos
W
Alianza Lima
0
-
0
Universidad de Chile
D
Alianza Lima
3
-
4
Deportivo Garcilaso
L
Universitario de Deportes
0
-
0
Alianza Lima
D
Universidad Catolica
1
-
2
Alianza Lima
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
UCHLast 3 matches
ALI1
Win
2
Draws
0
Wins
Alianza Lima
0
-
0
Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Chile
2
-
2
Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
0
-
1
Universidad de Chile
Goals scored
2- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/3
- Both teams scored
- 1/3