Universitario de Deportes signs Gianluca Lapadula as preseason match with Alianza Lima ends 0‑0

On May 31, 2026, Universitario de Deportes faced Alianza Lima in a Liga 3 regional fixture at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium in Lima. The game was played without spectators and ended in a 0‑0 draw.

Italian forward Gianluca Lapadula settled his contract with Spezia and arrived in Lima on a Wednesday to join Universitario on a 1½‑year deal. He was presented to coach Héctor Cúper and is expected to be a key attacking option, with performance‑related bonuses included in his contract.