Liga 1 Peru: Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima face decisive Clausura clash

The 2026 Liga 1 Torneo Clausura enters a critical phase as Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima face each other in a high-stakes match at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo. Both teams currently hold 25 points, making the result vital for their respective championship aspirations and their ability to close the gap on leader Sport Huancayo.

Sporting Cristal enters the match looking to recover from a recent 3-1 defeat against Cusco FC, while Alianza Lima arrives following a victory over CD Moquegua. The match is viewed by players, including Sporting Cristal goalkeeper Diego Enríquez, as a definitive final for the tournament.

Other notable results in the 14th round include Cienciano defeating Atlético Grau 3-0, fueled by a hat-trick from Carlos Garcés, and UTC securing a 3-1 away victory against FC Cajamarca. In the fight against relegation, ADT Tarma defeated CD Moquegua 2-0, moving up the cumulative table.