Alianza Lima is on the verge of securing their spot in the knockout stages of the Copa Sudamericana, facing a familiar challenge as two of their players, Hernán Barcos and Paolo Guerrero, gear up for this critical match. These athletes have a history of rivalry, having previously competed against each other in the Brazilian league, where Barcos played for Grêmio and Guerrero for Corinthians.
Their last encounter dates back to 2014 during the 17th round of the Brazilian championship, where both players made their mark on the scoreboard. Barcos scored twice, leading to a 2-1 victory for Grêmio, while Guerrero managed to net one goal for the losing side before receiving a red card in the closing moments of the game.
As Alianza Lima prepares to travel to Brazil for the decisive match, they look to build on their advantageous position after defeating the ‘carioca’ team 2-0 in the first leg of the tournament. A win will secure their advancement to the round of 16, where they would face Universidad Católica from Ecuador.
Follow the live commentary of the return match between Grêmio and Alianza Lima for the Copa Sudamericana on our YouTube channel at [Momentodeportivope](https://www.youtube.com/@momentodeportivope). This promising showdown is set to be a thrilling contest, especially with the previous encounters between Barcos and Guerrero adding an exciting narrative to the match. The anticipation builds as the team aims to capitalize on their current momentum and progress further in the tournament.