Cienciano reaches Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after victory over Botafogo

Cienciano has secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana following a dominant 6-1 victory over Botafogo. The win marks a historic international achievement for the Cusco-based club, placing them among the top eight teams in the continental competition.

However, the club faces a sharp contrast in domestic performance. In the Liga 1 Torneo Clausura, Cienciano has struggled significantly, earning only four points from six matches with one win, one draw, and four losses. The team currently sits in sixteenth place in the Clausura standings, having conceded 11 goals while scoring only three during this period. Despite these local difficulties, the club remains in sixth place in the overall cumulative table.