Overview
- Carlos Zambrano was sent off in the Cienciano–Alianza Lima match in Cusco, bringing his season total to six red cards.
- Video review alerted referee Jonathan Zamora to a clash with Santiago Arias before the red card was shown, according to match reports.
- Sporting director Franco Navarro said the club will address Zambrano’s conduct internally and emphasized the need to correct recurring expulsions.
- Trome reported the administration plans to levy a heavy financial penalty on Zambrano, though the club has not formally announced a sanction.
- Zambrano apologized on television, saying he feels responsible for this and previous incidents, as Alianza grapples with pressure following a Sudamericana exit and a league defeat.