The Alejandro Villanueva stadium was able to host the Copa Libertadores.

After the check, the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium received top marks from conmebol with a view to their participation as a local in the group stage of the Libertadores Cup 2023. the enclosure of mature It has a new lighting system that meets all the technical requirements needed to be able to host international night tournaments.

The lights of the La Victoria sports complex have obtained a score of 4.79 out of a maximum of 5, exceeding what is required by Conmebol. Likewise, it has an average compliance of 106% in the various measurements carried out.

The new implementation consists of four towers with a total of 280 lamps with TLC – LED lightswhose system makes it possible to control the installations in order to reduce operating costs and electricity consumption.

The lights were inaugurated on February 15, when the club celebrated another year of institutional life. However, they will be used in an official match on Saturday March 11 when Lima Covenant confront Cusco F.C. on date 8 of Opening tournament.

The project in question belongs to Infrastructure improvement planwho runs the company mass group. Additionally, the club ‘narrow’ announced that other changes in terms of infrastructure will also be effective. It is expected that the colossus of La Victoria can accommodate more fans after being remodeled in the coming years.

The remodeling process began in early December 2022 with the dismantling of the four towers that supported the old light fixtures. Ever since then every fan’s dream ‘Blue and white’ started to come true.

The institution ‘Victorian’ reported on the speed of the work, with the aim of having the work ready for the start of the continent’s highest club tournament. First of all, excavations were made at the four corners of the stadium.

After that, the metal structures have been assembled, which measured 2.5 meters in diameter. These were located inside the said forados so that they could serve as a base for the foundation of each of the posts. Eventually, bolted plinths were placed to accommodate the towers of the new lighting system.

Renovation process of the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.
Renovation process of the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.

After Lima Covenant inaugurates the new fixtures, its debut will be marked in the La Victoria stadium. The old system was first used on March 21, 1980, when an international home run was played, during which University there Olympiad.

In the first game, the box ‘Alliance’ draw 1-1 with Fort Lauderdale Strikers Since North American Soccer League (NASL)whose main character was Teofilo Cubillas. On the other hand, the first goal with artificial lighting was scored by the German Gerd Mullerworld football star, who put the Strikers at minute 38. For AllianceAt a reduced price Freddy Ravello penalty (81′).

43 years ago, the intimates played their first night game against the Strikers, who arrived with “Nene” Cubillas in their ranks.
43 years ago, the intimates played their first night game against the Strikers, who arrived with “Nene” Cubillas in their ranks.

There group stage Since Libertadores Cup 2023 Its start date is next Tuesday, April 4 until Thursday, June 29. Alianza Lima will play three home games. The rivals will meet in the next Conmebol draw.

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