Overview
- CONMEBOL set the second leg for Thursday, Sept. 25 at Coquimbo’s Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso with no public attendance, with TV on DIRECTV/DSports and streaming via DGO where available; a draw after 90 minutes goes to penalties.
- Universidad de Chile filed a report alleging insulting banners, discriminatory chants and fireworks near its hotel, while Alianza Lima submitted a complaint citing illicit entry and provocative conduct by visiting supporters inside Matute.
- U. de Chile captain Marcelo Díaz is reported to have a hamstring tear and is expected to miss the return, with Sebastián Rodríguez tipped as his replacement.
- Alianza Lima face selection issues with centre-backs Carlos Zambrano and Renzo Garcés suspended and Paolo Guerrero considered doubtful, as the club balances the tie with a Liga 1 match against Comerciantes Unidos on Sunday night on L1 MAX.
- Beyond the men’s campaign, Alianza Lima Femenino registered Brazilian reinforcements Karol Lins, Joyce Amara, Kaila Gomes and Diana Borges, and added Birka Ruiz, for the 2025 Copa Libertadores Femenina.