Overview

• Alianza Lima fell 2-1 to Alianza Universidad in Huánuco, with captain Hernán Barcos sent off during the match.
• Barcos declined to discuss refereeing and instead questioned the direction of Peruvian football, saying he feels for the fans.
• Commentator Mr. Peet called the dismissal a sign of internal problems at the club, noting it was Barcos’ third red in five years.
• Journalist Pedro García castigated Pablo Ceppelini for labeling Liga 1 “amateur,” arguing Ceppelini lacks standing to make that critique.
• Ex-player Reimond Manco said Barcos voiced uncomfortable truths but argued the outburst and red card expose issues in Alianza’s internal management, with repeated expulsions hurting results and leaving Clausura hopes faint.