Cienciano faces Montevideo City Torque in Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals

Cienciano is set to host Montevideo City Torque in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 quarter-finals at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco. The Peruvian side, managed by Horacio Melgarejo, enters the matchup following a significant victory over Botafogo, which included a 6-1 home win.

Cienciano faces a roster challenge as midfielder Gerson Barreto is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. The team will look to leverage their home-field advantage and the high altitude of Cusco to secure a lead. Montevideo City Torque, led by Marcelo Méndez, arrives with strong momentum after eliminating Tigre and currently holds a high win rate in the tournament.

The match represents a significant opportunity for both clubs: Cienciano seeks to return to the tournament's final stages for the first time in 23 years, while Montevideo City Torque aims to continue its historic run in its first appearance among the top eight teams.