Peru plays its last chance to dream of the World Cup against Bolivia

The Peruvian national team plays one of its last cards in the South American Qualifiers when it hosts Bolivia at the National Stadium in Lima. The team, led by debutant coach Óscar Ibáñez, needs a victory to keep its hopes of qualification alive. Notably, the lineup includes Bryan Reyna and Andy Polo on the wings, along with the return of veteran Paolo Guerrero as the attacking reference.

For Bolivia, coach Óscar Villegas will opt for a solid midfield with Ramiro Vaca and Robson Matheus, as well as an attacking trio featuring the young star of this squad, Miguel Terceros, alongside Roberto Fernández and Carmelo Algarañaz.

Probable lineups:

• Peru: Pedro Gallese; Luis Advíncula, Renzo Garcés, Luis Abram, Miguel Trauco; Renato Tapia, Sergio Peña, André Carrillo; Bryan Reyna, Andy Polo; Paolo Guerrero.
  
• Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra; Diego Medina, Luis Haquín, Marcelo Suárez, Ervin Vaca; Robson Matheus, Héctor Cuellar, Ramiro Vaca; Miguel Terceros, Roberto Fernández, Carmelo Algarañaz.

The outlook for Peru is challenging, as they are at the bottom of the table with just 7 points, six points behind Bolivia, which occupies the playoff position with 13. For Ibáñez's team, a victory is crucial to keep dreaming of qualification. Bolivia, on the other hand, arrives with more confidence and the possibility of consolidating its position in the World Cup access zone if it achieves a good result in Lima.

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