Overview
- Peru’s Torneo Clausura wraps between November 16 and 23 with a block of simultaneous matches at 3:00 p.m. on November 23 to decide continental berths and relegation.
- Universitario are already confirmed as Liga 1 tricampeón, leaving Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana places and the final relegation spot to be settled on the last matchday.
- Sporting Cristal visit Atlético Grau in Sullana on November 19 with a depleted squad after six first‑team call‑ups to Peru and two sparring departures, including absences such as Miguel Araujo, Luis Abram, Jesús Pretell, Martín Távara and Maxloren Castro.
- The AFA confirmed dates, summer start times from November 13 (no kickoffs before 17:00), and referee/VAR assignments for Argentina’s Clausura date 16, including Estudiantes vs. Argentinos and Platense vs. Gimnasia.
- LA NACION highlighted that Barracas Central host Huracán on Monday after several rivals have played and noted scrutiny of referee Andrés Gariano’s assignment given prior contentious decisions.