Torneo Clausura 2026: Matchday 8 schedules and Racing Club crisis

The eighth round of the 2026 Torneo Clausura in Peru's Liga 1 is scheduled to begin on September 4. Currently, Deportivo Garcilaso and Universitario de Deportes share the top of the standings. The matchday kicks off with FC Cajamarca facing Cienciano, followed by Alianza Atlético against UTC de Cajamarca.

Universitario de Deportes is set to host Comerciantes Unidos at the Estadio Monumental on Saturday. On Sunday, Deportivo Garcilaso will face Atlético Grau in Cusco, while Juan Pablo II hosts Alianza Lima.

In Argentina, Racing Club continues its slump in the Torneo Clausura 2026 following a 3-1 defeat against Independiente Rivadavia. Despite an early lead by Matko Miljevic, Racing conceded three goals in the second half, leaving them in fourteenth place in Group B with only five points after seven matches.