Alianza Lima made history in the Copa Libertadores 2025 by eliminating Boca Juniors on their own turf, La Bombonera, after an exciting penalty shootout that ended 5-4 in favor of the Peruvians. The standout player of the match was goalkeeper Guillermo Vizcarra, who saved Alan Velasco's final shot, sparking wild celebrations for the team coached by Néstor “Pipo” Gorosito.

The Historic Celebration and Gorosito's Flair

The celebration in the La Bombonera locker room was legendary. Amid chants and applause, the Alianza Lima players celebrated their feat with an unusual soundtrack: "El Pirulino," a Colombian classic from the 60s. Argentine coach Néstor Gorosito was the star of the celebration, even joining his players for a dance, especially with Hernán Barcos, in a scene that quickly went viral on social media.

Reactions and the Post-Match Atmosphere

The comments from the key figures showed the significance of the achievement. “It’s amazing because nobody believed in us, but Alianza Lima is also a giant. We made Peru proud,” said Barcos after the match. Meanwhile, Gorosito, true to his style, took the chance to reaffirm his stance on the atmosphere at La Bombonera: “It’s a myth, the fans don’t play. We did our job, and here we are, celebrating.”

Social Media Went Wild with reactions from fans and players. The official Alianza Lima account posted images from the locker room with the phrase: “And yes, Pipo, it was all pure biri biri,” referring to the coach’s previous comments about the mystique of the Boca Juniors stadium. Meanwhile, Boca, one of the most iconic clubs in Latin America, was eliminated from international competitions in 2025, a tough blow for their fans.

With this historic win, Alianza Lima moves on to the third round of the Copa Libertadores, where they will face Deportes Iquique from Chile. The íntimos are full of confidence and motivation, ready to keep defying expectations and fight for a spot in the group stage of the continental tournament.