Melgar climbs to top of Liga 1 Clausura after victory over UTC

FBC Melgar secured a 2-1 away victory against UTC de Cajamarca at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón, moving them into a tie for first place in the Torneo Clausura 2026. Goals for Melgar were scored by Bernardo Cuesta in the 7th minute and Nicolás Quagliata in the 67th minute. UTC's lone goal came from Luis Garro in the 87th minute.

With this win, Melgar reaches 25 points, placing them level with league leaders Sporting Cristal and Sport Huancayo. The victory also strengthens Melgar's position in the accumulated table, where they sit in third place with 53 points, trailing Alianza Lima by 12 points.

Melgar manager Miguel Rondelli emphasized that the team remains focused on both the Clausura title race and the accumulated table, noting that they will continue to fight as long as there is a mathematical possibility.