# Cienciano advances to Sudamercana quarter-finals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cienciano-2026-copa-sudamericana-advance > Updated: 2026-09-02T04:00:52.000Z. Sources: 93. Developments: 6. Cienciano has advanced to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals after defeating Botafogo with a 6-2 aggregate score. The Peruvian side secured a dominant 6-1 victory in the first leg at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco, featuring a hat-trick by Matías Succar. This result marked the largest margin of defeat suffered by a Brazilian club in a CONMEBOL-organized tournament. Despite a 1-0 loss in the second leg at the Nilton Santos Stadium, Cienciano’s massive initial advantage ensured their progression, marking their first quarter-final appearance in 23 years. Following the round of 16, CONMEBOL confirmed that Cienciano will face Uruguay’s Montevideo City Torque in the quarter-finals. City Torque reached this stage after defeating Tigre 3-1 on aggregate, marking the first time the club has reached the quarter-finals of a CONMEBOL competition. Match dates and hosting details for the quarter-final series have not yet been confirmed. In the wake of their victory, Cienciano was issued a $5,000 fine by CONMEBOL’s Disciplinary Unit. The sanction resulted from violations of the tournament’s Club Manual and Security Regulations regarding the media tribune at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium, specifically concerning standards for visibility, lighting, and connectivity for journalists. The fine will be deducted from the club’s pending revenue. For Botafogo, the elimination follows a period of institutional crisis, including the dismissal of head coach Franclim Carvalho and ongoing financial instability. ## Claims - Carlos Garcés scored a double for Cienciano. (disputed by 6 sources) - Alejandro Hohberg scored two goals for Cienciano. (disputed by 6 sources) - Cienciano defeated Lanús 4‑0 in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The match was played at an altitude of about 3,300 m in Cusco. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Lanús entered the second leg with a 2‑0 advantage from the first leg. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Cienciano will face Botafogo in the round of 16. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Cienciano advanced 4‑2 on aggregate to the round of 16. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Lanús won the Copa Sudamericana in 2025 and the Recopa Sudamericana earlier in the year. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lanús is experiencing a crisis of identity and defensive problems, with irregular results in the Argentine league. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sport is in 10th place in Serie B with 32 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Augusto Pucci is suspended for Sport due to yellow card accumulation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mauricio Pellegrino is the coach of Lanús. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Cienciano fined by Conmebol following Copa Sudamericana victory Conmebol has fined Peruvian club Cienciano $5,000 for failing to meet media tribune and security standards during their Copa Sudamericana match against Botafogo. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-fined-by-conmebol-following-copa-sudamericana-victory ### 2026-08-23: City Torque to face Cienciano in Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals City Torque will face Peru's Cienciano in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals after both teams advanced from the round of 16. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/city-torque-to-face-cienciano-in-copa-sudamericana-quarter-finals ### 2026-08-15: Cienciano defeats Botafogo 6-1 in Copa Sudamericana Cienciano defeated Botafogo 6-1 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, led by a Matías Succar hat-trick. The second leg takes place in Rio de Janeiro on August 20. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matas-succar-scores-hat-trick-in-cienciano-victory-over-botafogo ### 2026-08-11: Cienciano defeats Botafogo 6-1 in Copa Sudamericana Cienciano defeated Botafogo 6-1 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 in Cusco, Peru, leaving the Brazilian side with a massive deficit to overcome in the return leg. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-faces-botafogo-in-copa-sudamericana-round-of-16 ### 2026-07-30: Cienciano defeats Lanús 4‑0 to reach Copa Sudamericana round of 16 Cienciano beat Lanús 4‑0 in Cusco, overturning a 2‑0 deficit to win 4‑2 on aggregate and advance to face Botafogo; Garcés and Hohberg each scored twice. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-reaches-copa-sudamericana-last-16-after-40-victory-over-lans ### 2026-07-27: Cienciano advances to Copa Sudamericana round of 16 after 4-0 win over Lanús Cienciano beat Lanús 4‑0 in Cusco, overturning a 2‑0 first‑leg deficit to win 4‑2 on aggregate and move to the Copa Sudamericana octavos, where they will meet Botafogo. 43 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-weighs-venue-shift-after-la-bombonera-pitch-problems-for-ohiggins-tie --- Cite as: Cienciano advances to Sudamercana quarter-finals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cienciano-2026-copa-sudamericana-advance