# Cienciano football club performance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cienciano-football-club-performance > Updated: 2026-09-10T19:39:18.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 5. 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. On September 10, Cienciano secured a 2-0 victory against Montevideo City Torque in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals 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. While Cienciano dominated possession and shots in the first half, the second half saw more balanced play. The victory provides the Peruvian club with a two-goal cushion heading into the second leg, scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. However, the club faces potential challenges as player Alejandro Hohberg left the pitch with a suspected injury, which may impact his availability for the return match. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: 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 quarter-finals in Cusco, Peru, taking a significant advantage ahead of the second leg in Uruguay. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-hosts-montevideo-city-torque-in-copa-sudamericana-quarter-finals ### 2026-09-08: 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. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-faces-suspension-setback-ahead-of-copa-sudamericana-clash ### 2026-09-03: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-prepares-for-liga-1-and-copa-sudamericana-fixtures ### 2026-08-23: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cienciano-reaches-copa-sudamericana-quarterfinals-after-victory-over-botafogo ### 2026-08-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-atltico-defeats-cienciano-1-0-in-sullana --- Cite as: Cienciano football club performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cienciano-football-club-performance