# South American club fixtures & Copa Perú August 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-per-2026-departmental-competition > Updated: 2026-09-14T18:40:29.000Z. Sources: 134. Developments: 25. South American league action continues to evolve through August and September 2026. In Peru’s Liga 1 Torneo Clausura, the standings have seen significant shifts. While Alianza Lima previously held the top spot, they have since fallen behind leaders Universitario and Deportivo Garcilaso. During the sixth round of the Torneo Clausura, FBC Melgar and Alianza Lima played to a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA in Arequipa. This draw caused Alianza Lima to drop to 12 points. Universitario de Deportes secured a 3-0 victory over Los Chankas CYC, placing them as co-leaders with 13 points, while Deportivo Garcilaso also reached 13 points. As the ninth round progressed, FBC Melgar secured a 1-0 away victory against Cusco FC, with Bernardo Cuesta scoring in the 50th minute, moving Melgar to 17 points and into second place, just two points behind leader Deportivo Garcilaso. During this same round, the match between Juan Pablo II and UTC in Cajamarca was suspended in stoppage time following violence and the physical assault of referee Jesús Cartagena. Other results included Sporting Cristal winning 2-1 against CD Moquegua and Sport Huancayo securing a 1-0 away win against Comerciantes Unidos. In the women’s Liga Femenina, FBC Melgar also moved into second place with 18 points following a 5-1 victory over Atlético Andahuaylas, highlighted by a hat-trick from Raquel Bilcape. A Peruvian football classic between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes took place on September 12 at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva (Matute). Universitario secured a dramatic 2-1 victory, with Álex Valera scoring in the 16th minute and Lisandro Alzugaray netting a decisive goal in the 97th minute. This win moved Universitario to the top of the standings with 20 points, overtaking Deportivo Garcilaso. The match was overshadowed by controversy regarding the treatment of the Universitario delegation. ## Claims - Alianza Lima will host Alianza Atlético on 1 August 2026 in the Liga 1 Clausura. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Cobreloa will play Curicó Unido on 1 August 2026 in Primera B. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Alianza Lima will be missing Kevin Quevedo, Piero Cari and Luis Ramos for the match against Alianza Atlético. (single source) - Cobreloa has six confirmed player absences for the Curicó Unido match. (single source) - Rivaldo Hernández's return to Cobreloa is under consideration by club management. (single source) - Cusco FC will host UTC on 1 August 2026 at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. (single source) - Deportes Temuco will play D. Copiapó on 3 August 2026 at Estadio Germán Becker. (single source) - Ucayali FC will host Ecosem Pasco on 1 August 2026 at Estadio Aliardo Soria Pérez. (single source) - FC Cajamarca will face Grau at the Héroes de San Ramón stadium for matchday 6 of the Peruvian championship. (single source) - Grau enters the match following a 1-0 victory against Comerciantes Unidos. (single source) - Sport Huancayo will host Deportivo Moquegua at the Estadio IPD in Huancayo. (single source) - Sport Huancayo currently holds eighth place in the standings with seven points. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Alianza Lima addresses VIP box controversy following derby loss Alianza Lima addressed a controversy involving Universitario officials' access to VIP areas at Matute following a 2-1 derby loss, amid calls for the return of player Kevin Quevedo. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-addresses-vip-box-controversy-following-derby-loss ### 2026-09-14: Universitario de Deportes takes Torneo Clausura lead after derby win Universitario de Deportes has claimed the lead in the Torneo Clausura after defeating Alianza Lima 2-1, amid allegations of mistreatment of their delegation at the stadium. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universitario-de-deportes-alleges-mistreatment-at-alianza-lima-stadium ### 2026-09-12: Universitario defeats Alianza Lima 2-1 in Peruvian classic Universitario de Deportes won the Peruvian classic 2-1 against Alianza Lima with a 97th-minute goal by Lisandro Alzugaray, taking the lead in the Torneo Clausura standings. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-and-universitario-prepare-for-peruvian-football-classic ### 2026-09-11: Peruvian football marked by match suspension and Clausura results Peruvian football saw a mix of results in the Torneo Clausura, including a match suspension due to violence in Cajamarca, Melgar's rise to second place, and Sporting Cristal's 2-1 win over CD Moquegua. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbc-melgar-secures-key-victories-in-torneo-clausura ### 2026-09-10: Alianza Lima and Universitario face off in Peruvian football classic Alianza Lima hosts Universitario in a crucial Peruvian football classic this Saturday at Matute, a key match for standings in the Torneo Clausura. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universitario-de-deportes-resumes-training-for-volleyball-season ### 2026-09-07: Alianza Lima and Universitario prepare for Peruvian Clásico Alianza Lima hosts Universitario de Deportes this Saturday in the Peruvian Clásico. Universitario aims for a historic nine-match unbeaten streak against their rivals in the Torneo Clausura. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-prepares-for-clsico-against-universitario ### 2026-09-05: FBC Melgar defeats ADT 3-0 in Torneo Clausura FBC Melgar defeated ADT 3-0 to climb to fifth in the Torneo Clausura, while Alianza Lima drew 1-1 against Juan Pablo II College in Chongoyape. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-recovers-marco-huamn-for-upcoming-matches ### 2026-08-31: Torneo Clausura 2026: Matchday 8 schedules and Racing Club crisis The 2026 Torneo Clausura continues with Universitario and Deportivo Garcilaso fighting for the lead in Peru, while Racing Club struggles in Argentina following a loss to Independiente Rivadavia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torneo-clausura-2026-matchday-8-schedules-and-racing-club-crisis ### 2026-08-31: Football updates: 2 de Mayo and Juan Pablo II scheduled for Clausura matches Football updates include 2 de Mayo hosting Sportivo Luqueño in Paraguay's Clausura tournament and Juan Pablo II facing Alianza Lima in Peru's Clausura tournament on September 6. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-updates-2-de-mayo-and-juan-pablo-ii-scheduled-for-clausura-matches ### 2026-08-28: Alianza Lima faces Deportivo Garcilaso in Liga 1 Alianza Lima hosts Deportivo Garcilaso at the Coloso Victoriano for matchday 7 of the Peruvian Liga 1. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-faces-deportivo-garcilaso-in-liga-1 ### 2026-08-26: South American football leagues advance in Clausura tournaments South American football updates: Peru's Liga 1 enters round 7 of the Torneo Clausura with key matchups for leaders Garcilaso and Universitario, while Sarmiento de Junín and Sportivo Luqueño secure important win 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-1-clausura-2026-round-7-schedule-and-alianza-lima-injury-update ### 2026-08-22: Universitario and Garcilaso lead Peruvian Torneo Clausura Universitario and Deportivo Garcilaso lead the Peruvian Torneo Clausura with 13 points each, following key victories in matchday 6, while Alianza Lima dropped from first place after a draw with Melgar. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alianza-lima-prepares-for-melgar-clash-with-luis-ramos-returning ### 2026-08-20: Liga 1: Key matchups scheduled for Peruvian championship matchday 6 Peruvian Liga 1 matchday 6 features matchups including FC Cajamarca vs Grau, Sport Huancayo vs Deportivo Moquegua, and Deportivo Garcilaso vs Cusco FC. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-1-key-matchups-scheduled-for-peruvian-championship-matchday-6 ### 2026-08-14: Rangers de Talca suffers defeat as Alianza Lima takes lead in Peru Rangers de Talca fell 3-2 to Magallanes despite a numerical advantage, while Alianza Lima took the lead in Peru's Torneo Clausura with a 1-0 win over UTC amid disciplinary sanctions for the visitors. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-match-previews-los-chankas-vs-melgar-and-rangers-vs-magallanes ### 2026-08-10: Liga 1 Peru: Schedule and broadcasting for Torneo Clausura Round 5 The fifth round of Peru's Liga 1 Torneo Clausura 2026 features key matchups including Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal, with matches broadcast on L1 MAX. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-1-peru-schedule-and-broadcasting-for-torneo-clausura-round-5 ### 2026-08-05: Copa Peru 2026 secures VAOPE sponsorship as departmental phases near end Copa Peru 2026 has secured VAOPE as its official sponsor while departmental phases wrap up, with teams like Atlético Nacional de Iquitos and Deportivo Huayruro advancing toward the national phase. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-peru-2026-secures-vaope-sponsorship-as-departmental-phases-near-end ### 2026-07-31: Tigre beats Racing as South American clubs start August matches Tigre beat Racing 3‑1 as South American leagues kick off August, with Universitario, Alianza Lima, Sport Boys and Querétaro also posting wins amid injuries and referee controversy. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-and-chile-football-clubs-set-for-august-1-league-fixtures ### 2026-07-31: Upcoming Liga 1 and Copa Centroamericana fixtures announced FC Cajamarca hosts Sport Huancayo (Liga 1) on 1 Aug and Herediano meets Marathón (Copa Centroamericana) on Thursday, with both matches televised. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/upcoming-liga-1-and-copa-centroamericana-fixtures-announced ### 2026-07-22: Universitario vs Cusco FC set for Liga 1 Clausura matchday 2 Universitario host Cusco FC on 24 July in Liga 1 Clausura round 2, missing four key players; match aired on L1 Max. Other fixtures: Alianza Lima vs Comerciantes Unidos, Melgar vs Sporting Cristal. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-lowerdivision-football-fixtures-announced-for-late-july-2026 ### 2026-07-12: Copa Perú 2026 regional stage sees several teams advance Copa Perú 2026 regional matches see Bella Esperanza, AIPSA FC, Vinicunca FC and others advance, while Academia SIPESA and Ramón Castilla are eliminated. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-2026-departmental-phase-kicks-off-in-lima-and-ica ### 2026-07-10: Copa Perú departmental stage matches set for July 12 in La Libertad Copa Perú's departmental phase in La Libertad holds its third round on July 12, with six teams playing across four venues; Juventud Bellavista leads Group A unbeaten. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-departmental-stage-matches-set-for-july-12-in-la-libertad ### 2026-07-07: Deportivo Municipal leads Liga Departamental de Lima fixtures for Copa Perú 2026 Liga Departamental de Lima schedules second‑leg Phase 1 matches for Copa Perú 2026, with Deportivo Municipal defending their lead against Defensor Santa Teresa and other local clubs set to play on 11‑12 July. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deportivo-municipal-leads-liga-departamental-de-lima-fixtures-for-copa-per-2026 ### 2026-06-30: Copa Perú 2026 departmental stages launch in Cusco and Ayacucho Cusco and Ayacucho departmental football leagues start their 2026 Copa Perú campaigns, with 22 teams in Cusco and 16 teams in Ayacucho vying for two national-stage spots. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-2026-departmental-stages-launch-in-cusco-and-ayacucho ### 2026-06-27: Copa Perú departmental stage features extensive match schedule and 14‑0 victory Copa Perú's departmental stage saw a full schedule of matches and Juventud Bellavista's 14‑0 win over Comunidad José Olaya in La Libertad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-departmental-stage-features-extensive-match-schedule-and-140-victory ### 2026-06-22: Copa Perú 2026 advances with departmental matches in Puno and semifinals in Pisco Copa Perú 2026 saw Municipal Orurillo lead Puno’s departmental round and a 10‑0 CEFUT Juliaca win, while Pisco scheduled four semifinalists on 28 June to chase departmental qualification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-per-2026-advances-with-departmental-matches-in-puno-and-semifinals-in-pisco --- Cite as: South American club fixtures & Copa Perú August 2026. 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