Jesús Castillo arrived at Alianza Lima from Cantolao. Photo: composition LR/Alianza Lima
Opportunities. Only a few weeks were enough for the name of jesus castillo become known among the fans of Alianza Lima. Not like others signings, such as those of Gabriel Costa, Carlos Zambrano and Christian Cueva, The midfielder arrived in La Victoria without much of a poster and, since it was used by Guillermo Salas once morest Cienciano in Liga 1, he has never left the starting team once more. In his last performance, he provided the assist for Pablo Sabbag’s goal once morest Alianza Atlético.
As is known, the midfielder arrived at the current two-time Peruvian soccer champion following his good campaign with the Cantolao Academy, a club in which he made some sacrifices to be a professional. “I have always lived in Pucusana and when I trained with Cantolao I sometimes had to get up at 3:30 am to get to La Punta”, he recounted in dialogue with RPP Deportes.
Jesús Castillo started once morest Atlético Paranaense for the Copa Libertadores. Photo: EFE.
In relation to the next presentation of the intimates once morest Libertad de Paraguay for the Copa Libertadores, the 27-year-old footballer considered that they are in a position to hit the visiting team. Also, he played down the importance of the losing streak of the institution in the international competition (30 games without winning).
“We saw Libertad’s match once morest Atlético Mineiro and we know that it will be a very tough opponent. I think that the bad streak is left aside, we think regarding our objective,” he added.
It should be noted that Castillo will not be able to face his former team because He was expelled in Sullana. However, this sanction does not affect him with a view to the commitment once morest Libertad.
Alianza Lima next matches
- Alianza Lima vs. Cantolao | 15 de April | League 1
- freedom vs. Lima Alliance | April 20 | Libertadores Cup
- Trade Union vs. Lima Alliance | April 23 | league 1
- Atlético Mineiro vs. Alliance Lima | May 3rd | Liberators cup.
