Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal
Definition
A fiercely contested football (soccer) derby in Peru between Alianza Lima, one of the oldest and most storied clubs from the capital, and Sporting Cristal, the 'modern classic' rivals known for their crystal-clear ambition and flashy play.
Refers to the high-stakes matchups in the Peruvian Primera División that turn Lima streets into a battlefield of blue-and-white vs. green-and-white loyalties, often dubbed the 'Clásico Moderno'.
Examples
El Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal de anoche fue tan intenso que hasta mi abuela gritó un gol.
Last night's Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal match was so intense even my grandma yelled for a goal.
Apuesto mi ceviche a que Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal termina en penales, como siempre.
I'll bet my ceviche that Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal ends in penalties, as always.
En el Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal, los jugadores corren más por miedo a los hinchas que por el balón.
In Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal, the players run more out of fear of the fans than for the ball.
Olvídate de Netflix; el Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal es el verdadero drama de la semana.
Forget Netflix; Alianza Lima - Sporting Cristal is the real drama of the week.