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At the start of In early July 2026, 2026 Alianza Lima hosted Colombian side Deportivo Cali in a friendly at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, a match arranged as a tune‑up before the start of Peru’s Liga 1 Clausura and Colombia’s Dimayor Apertura. The game was broadcast live on América Televisión and tickets were sold via Joinnus, with coach Pablo Guede using the fixture match to finalize his squad, notably bringing fine‑tune Pablo Guede’s squad and reinstate goalkeeper Pedro Gallese back into contention. Later in the month, Alianza Lima Gallese. The club then travelled to Cutervo for a Clausura league encounter against Comerciantes Unidos. Following a 2‑1 win over Sport Huancayo, the team announced fixture, announcing a 20‑player roster while holding captain Paolo Guerrero out for remained in a physical preparation program. The match was shown on L1 MAX and streamed on L1 Play. On 25 July the side drew physical‑preparation programme. Alianza’s subsequent 2‑2 draw with Comerciantes Unidos at Estadio Juan Maldonado Gamarra. Forward Gamarra saw forward Eryc Castillo scored net both Alianza goals, while goals. Comerciantes Unidos took the lead after a answered with first‑half header and a second‑half strike. headers to take a 2‑1 lead before Castillo’s equaliser. The point loss dropped result kept Alianza behind unbeaten at altitude and within two points of leaders Universitario Melgar and Melgar. Coach Guede voiced concern over Universitario, but dropped them from the goals conceded and hinted at top spot. The match generated controversy after a formal complaint about refereeing, echoing player frustrations over potential penalty was not awarded following a missed foul. Veteran striker clash between Alexis Cossio and Jairo Vélez. Manager Guede lodged a protest, and local journalist “Mr. Peet” criticised the officiating. Paolo Guerrero remained absent, and Chilean defender Nicolás Díaz was an unused substitute.