One of the Universitario's star signings will play in his centenary edition of the Copa Libertadores for the first time in his career.
A player from Universitario will compete in his first Copa Libertadores in his career. | Libero composition
It won't be long until the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024 begins. There are already 32 classified teams fighting for 'eternal glory', one of which is Universitario de Deportes, which celebrates its centenary this year.
For that reason, the Creams put together a luxury team to fight in the continental competition and fight to qualify for the round of 16 after 14 years. However, one of the players arriving at the club this year will be competing in South America's most important club competition for the first time.
Who is the reinforcement for Universitario playing in Copa Libertadores for the first time?
By the end of 2023, University He enters the search for a new striker to replace Emmanuel Herrera and will take on the '9th of the century' role. The club's leadership chose Argentine Diego Torregare Football player from Merengue playing in Copa Libertadores for the first time And, incidentally, a club competition at continental level.
How is Diego Torregare doing at Universitario?
Alex Valera was suspended for four dates and 'Torre' started at 'U'. However, he later lost his starting position to the attacking Peruvian side and was a common substitute for Fabian Bustos in the second half. So far, he has played 379 minutes in eight games, scoring three goals, two of them from the penalty spot.
Universitario will be in Pot 3 of the Libertadores group stage draw
With all the teams confirmed in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024, Pot 3 of the draw will feature Universitario Along with Alianza Lima, San Lorenzo, The Strongest, Deportivo Tachira, Rosario Central, Millonarios and Talleres.
When will Universitario meet their rivals in the group stage of Copa Libertadores 2024?
Universitario fans will be waiting to see what happens and when they will know their opponents on Monday, March 18, the day the draw for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024 takes place. The event will take place at 6:00pm at the Conmepol facilities in Asuncion, Peru.
