University team starts Clausura with a big win and a memorable gesture from their goalkeeper

Universitario de Deportes kicked off the Clausura Tournament of the 2024 Liga 1 with a resounding 6-0 victory over Carlos Mannucci at the Monumental Stadium. However, beyond the thrashing and the level displayed by the team led by Fabián Bustos, a particular gesture by goalkeeper Sebastián Britos has captured the attention of fans and the sports media. This special gesture originated from a previous interview that the Uruguayan goalkeeper gave to the podcast "Y uno feliz," hosted by Mateo Garrido Lecca, in which Britos promised to celebrate in a unique way if Universitario managed to score against Mannucci. The promise was fulfilled, and in the ecstasy of celebrating one of the goals, Britos put his hand to his neck and made the agreed-upon gesture. The image of this moment was captured in a photograph that would later be shared on social media, sparking a wave of comments and reactions from the team's supporters and football lovers in general. Even Mateo Garrido Lecca, host of the podcast where the promise was made, responded in a humorous manner to Britos' gesture, demonstrating the camaraderie between them. The next test for Universitario will be the classic match against Alianza Lima, one of the most anticipated and followed clashes in Peruvian football. This duel, which will take place at the Monumental Stadium, promises to be another epic chapter in the long history of rivalry between the two clubs. The memory of the 1-1 draw in the first leg final and Alianza Lima's recent victory with a goal from Andy Polo add further anticipation to this encounter. The classic between Universitario and Alianza Lima is scheduled for Friday, July 26th at 8:30 p.m., according to the schedule set by the Professional Football League. After this pinnacle encounter, both teams will have important commitments; Alianza Lima will face Unión Comercio at home, while Universitario will travel to Arequipa to face FBC Melgar. The start of the Clausura Tournament of the Liga 1 Te Apuesto also brings other attractive matchups, such as the clash between Cusco FC and Sport Boys, as well as the duel between Sporting Cristal and Sport Boys, promising strong emotions for Peruvian football fans. This tournament is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive and full of surprises, with teams willing to give their all in pursuit of the title. Amid the euphoria over Universitario's victory over Mannucci and the anticipation for the classic against Alianza Lima, Sebastián Britos' gesture stands as a symbol of the passion and commitment that professional football players have for their team and their fans. This gesture is not only a promise fulfilled but also a reminder of the importance of the connection between players and their followers in the world of the beautiful game.