From left to right: Leonardo Diaz, Jostin Alarcón, Jhilmar Lora, Rafael Lutiger, Jesús Castillo, Adrián Ascues. (sports crystal)

Sports Crystal made a historic comeback last Tuesday, February 28 against National of Paraguay in the second stage of phase 2 for the Libertadores Cup, which was played at the national stadium. He ‘brewer‘ Not only did they qualify for the next round, but they also played one of their best matches in the international tournament. THE ‘celestial‘seek to overcome the Hurricane in Argentina to access the group series, ratifying its status as the Peruvian team with the most wins and the most games played, 237 in total.

The Rímac team also highlighted the performances of their players with a projection of their team. THE ‘celestial It has several young people under 23 years old who were part of the feat in Libertadores Cup. Jostin Alarcon, Jesus Castillo and Jhilmar Lorawere starters in the 5-1 victory, Raphael Lutiger He started as a substitute. Next to them Leonardo Diaz and Adrian Ascues. Young talents of the future.

The young playercelestialdebuted at age 17 in October 2021 against the Sport Boys. He only played 2 minutes. This is the 2004 category. In 2022 it was central and he was the captain of the under 20 of Sporting Cristal who played in the Copa Libertadores in this category. This 2023, more doors have been opened to him, he participated in the Peruvian team under 20 and even captained in some games.

He played a Ligue 1 game again. Tiago Nunes placed him on the left side against Melgar and replaced Rafael Lutiger. He stayed on the pitch for 18 minutes. He made his debut in the Copa Libertadores against Nacional de Paraguayhe plays left back and replaces Nilson Loyola.

The midfielder was trained at Regatas Lima, Sports Crystal there Lima Covenant. then went to Municipal sportsOr He made his professional debut at the age of 17. In the match against Deportivo Llacuabamba in 2020, he came on instead of Rodrigo Vilca. In 2021, he recorded 19 games and delivered one assist. In 2022, he improved his performance, played 32 games, scored ten goals and delivered two assists.

This year he signed for Sports Crystalhe hasn’t won the starting position yet, but he’s already played minutes in the League 1 before Carlos A. Mannucci. Besides, made his Copa Libertadores debut in the game against Nacional in Paraguay and also entered the second leg in Lima, where Cristal fought 5-1 against a Paraguayan side.

Sporting Cristal celebrates after the victory at the National Stadium against Nacional of Paraguay.  (sports crystal)
Sporting Cristal celebrates after the victory at the National Stadium against Nacional of Paraguay. (sports crystal)

The versatile player, he can play as a right winger, left winger and midfielder, he’s had a pass through Municipal sports, however, he did not play at a professional level. He was left without a team and after passing tests he was signed by Sporty boys. On March 20, 2021, debuted with the shirt ‘pink Before Sports Crystal with 18 this season played 28 games (25 in Ligue 1 and 3 in the Bicentenary Cup) he scored two goals and gave 4 assists. In 2022, He played two matches in the Copa Sudamericana, his first international tournament. In addition, he played 32 games in the League 1 he scored 5 goals and delivered 6 assists.

In 2023 he put on the jersey’celestial‘. He has not yet established himself as a starter. He played minutes as a right-winger against Melgar for the League 1 there made its debut in the Libertadores Cup Before National of Paraguay in Lima, where he started and played until minute 77.

The defender ‘rhyme‘, who plays at left-back or centre-back, made his debut at age 18. His first game with Sports Crystal it was before athletic alliance for the 2019 Bicentenary Cup. It was his only game this season. In 2020, he played as a starter in the match against Cantolao for the Clausura tournament, it was also his only match. In 2021, in search of continuity, he was loaned to Carlos A. Mannucci. With the Northern team, he played 24 games (19 in Ligue 1 and 5 in the Bicentenary Cup), scored one goal and provided an assist.

His good performance opened the door for him to return to Crystals in the 2022 season, where he played 23 games for the League 1 there a game for the Copa Libertadores against Talleres. This meeting was his debut in the continental tournament. In addition, in the season he scored four goals.

This 2023 started with enough continuity, he played two games for the League 1 and was present at the two meetings for Libertadores Cup Before National from Paraguay.

The young central midfielder Sports Crystal He has become an important part of the team. Came to the team ‘celestial‘ in 2018 and debuted at 18 Before UTC of Cajamarca on date 1 of 2020 Opening Tournament. The match was played in February. That season, the midfielder played 18 games, including three games for the Play Offs. In 2021 he consolidated and was considered in all the competitions in which he participated Sports Crystal.

He scored his first goal as a professional and played 36 games: 26 for the League 1, including the Play Offs against Alianza Lima; besides, made his debut in the Copa Libertadores, where he played 3 games and played four games in South American Cup; and three for the Bicentennial Cup. In 2022, he has become a reference in the midfield.celestial‘, played all six games of the Libertadores Cup and played 32 games for the League 1scoring 2 goals.

Moreover, he was summoned for the first time to the Peruvian team. He played three friendlies against Jamaica, Panama and Bolivia. This 2023 he is one of the most outstanding in the team, he has started in the four games he has played, including the two for the Libertadores Cup in front of National of Paraguay.

The right side formed in Sporting Cristal made his debut at the age of 19 in the match against Melgar for the Closing tournament Since League 1 in November 2019. It was their only meeting. The following season he played four games in the local league. In 2021 his career had a good time, he played 23 league games, including the two Play Offs against Lima Covenant. And a match for the Bicentenary Cup.

He also made his debuts in both continental tournaments. He played six games for Libertadores Cup and four for South American Cup. In addition, he was summoned to Peruvian team and he made his Copa América debut where he played three games and also made his Qualifiers debut against Argentina. Became the first player born in 2000 to debut in the ‘Red and white‘.

In 2022, his career got into a rut, although he played two friendlies with the Peruvian team, then his year was irregular. He played 24 games for the League 1including the two Play Offs matches against Melgar, as well as two matches for Libertadores Cup.

This 2023 it seems that it will be different for the player, since he is the undisputed starter of the team, he has played all the games of the year, the two games for the League 1 and the two meetings for Libertadores Cup. In the return match against Nacional de Paraguay, he scored his first goal as a professional.

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