Overview

• Alianza Lima confirmed an economic sanction for Carlos Zambrano, which the defender called fair and accepted in a radio interview.
• Alianza lost 2-1 at Cienciano, finishing with nine men after red cards to Zambrano in the first half and Eryc Castillo later in the match.
• Footage circulated of Cusco fans directing racist insults at Castillo, drawing public condemnation from club figure Leao Butrón and calls for penalties.
• A contested second goal for Cienciano stood, with former CONAR president Winston Reátegui saying the restart was valid despite protests, while referee Jonathan Zamora faced heavy criticism.
• The setback follows Alianza’s Copa Sudamericana exit and heightens pressure on the squad, with pundits warning their Clausura challenge is fading.