Sporting Cristal It is at the top of the standings with 16 points, after winning by the slightest difference against Atlético Grau at the Alberto Gallardo. Although it was not the expected score, it allowed the team to leave behind the early elimination from the Copa Libertadores. Of course, with the responsibility of continuing to fight in the first places in the League 1 I bet youhe continues, since Universitario de Deportes equals him in points (only it has a lower goal difference) and Lima Alliancehis next rival in the Apertura Tournament, is four units away from reaching him.
With all this at stake, it is normal that spirits are high on campus; However, for Leonardo Díaz, that is nothing more than a reflection of the privilege that comes with being part of the Rimense team. This was announced by the 19-year-old defender in an interview with the digital media of the celestial institution.
“I am very happy, but with a lot of responsibility, because I know that I am in a big club and that requires a lot of effort, but I am committed to always giving my best and improving some things that I can overcome“, he indicated in the video shared on the club’s social networks. Of course, he assured that the ownership “I take it very seriously, always committed to giving the best on the field”.
Díaz has become one of Enderson Moreira’s key pieces, starting all seven games he has played (including the first leg against Always Ready) and adding an assist. Therefore, it is almost certain that he will be in the eleven that takes the field in the clash against the intimates, a match that will be played this Saturday from 8:00 pm at the National Stadium.
“It will be a nice game, where we can show many things and bring out our best version each”, indicated Díaz. It is worth mentioning that for this weekend’s clash, only the intimates will have support from the fans, since the visiting fans will not have access to the stadium.
Regarding the responsibility that comes with being among the first places in the table, he admitted that the team is aware of it, so they are focused on continuing to work. “We know that right now we are leading, but this road is long and we have to continue maintaining that level and pace to achieve the championship”, he concluded.
What’s coming for Sporting Cristal?
After defeating Atlético Grau By 1-0 at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium, Sporting Cristal was able to quickly shake off its resounding elimination from the Copa Libertadores, where they obtained a general score against 7-4. Although the victory was important, Moreira’s squad is still not convincing and will have a tough challenge this Saturday, when it is their turn to face Alianza Lima, at the National Stadium, on matchday 7 of the Apertura.
At the moment, the Rimenses continue to lead the championship together with Universitario de Deportes, both with 16 points, although the celestials are in the lead by a greater goal difference. Of course, it is not in your best interest to be careless, because if you draw or lose against the blue and white, the creams could take the lead if they win the duel they have scheduled against Deportivo Garcilaso.
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