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Cienciano football club performance

Overview

The Peruvian football club Cienciano has experienced contrasting results in domestic and international competitions during the 2026 season. In early August, Cienciano suffered a 1-0 defeat against Alianza Atlético in Sullana during the fourth round of the Liga 1 tournament. By late August, the club achieved a significant international milestone by reaching the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals following a 6-1 victory over Botafogo.

Despite this success, Cienciano has struggled in the Liga 1 Torneo Clausura, recording only one win, one draw, and four losses in six matches, leaving them in sixteenth place in the Clausura standings. As of early September, the club was preparing for its Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal first leg against Montevideo City Torque.

On September 10, Cienciano secured a 2-0 victory against Montevideo City Torque at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium in Cusco. The high altitude of approximately 3,400 meters significantly impacted the Uruguayan side. Cristian Souza opened the scoring in the 28th minute following a cross from Neri Bandiera, and defender Maximiliano Amondarain extended the lead with a long-range strike in the 42nd minute.

The victory provides the Peruvian club with a two-goal cushion heading into the second leg. The decisive return match is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

Entities

Cienciano · Horacio Melgarejo · Montevideo City Torque · Copa Sudamericana · Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Cienciano defeats Montevideo City Torque 2-0 in Copa Sudamericana

    Cienciano defeated Montevideo City Torque 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals in Cusco, taking a two-goal advantage ahead of the second leg in Uruguay.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Cienciano faces Montevideo City Torque in Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals

    Cienciano hosts Montevideo City Torque in Cusco for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 quarter-finals, facing a suspension for midfielder Gerson Barreto.

  3. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Cienciano prepares for Liga 1 and Copa Sudamericana fixtures

    Cienciano prepares for a Liga 1 match against FC Cajamarca and a Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal against Montevideo City Torque.

  4. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Cienciano reaches Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after victory over Botafogo

    Cienciano has qualified for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after a 6-1 win over Botafogo, despite struggling in the Peruvian Liga 1 Torneo Clausura.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Alianza Atlético defeats Cienciano 1-0 in Sullana

    Alianza Atlético beat Cienciano 1-0 in Sullana, with Jairo Molina scoring the decisive header; the win boosts their push for international spots.

Sources

ahora.com.pe · aldo2.com · capital.pe · caretas.pe · cronicaviva.com.pe · diarioelsolcusco.pe · dsn.pe · elinformanteperu.com · esporte.ig.com.br · futbolperuano.com · futebolatino.com.br · grbb.ch · ladiaria.com.uy · laoraldeportiva.com.uy · larepublica.pe · libero.pe · mipasionhn.com · ontinyent.vilaweb.cat · recentlyheard.com · rpp.pe · skrotymeczow.pl · spacemoney.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br

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