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Liga 1 Sets Sporting CristalUniversitario for Oct. 23 at Estadio Nacional

Police security limits alongside a booked Estadio Nacional forced the new date, prompting an objection from Universitario over fixture congestion.

Overview

  • The Liga de Fútbol Profesional confirmed the postponed Clausura fixture will kick off Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8:00 p.m. in Lima’s Estadio Nacional.
  • The Oct. 15 meeting was suspended after the National Police withdrew security guarantees due to nationwide protests.
  • Universitario publicly disagreed with the timing because it compresses their schedule to three games in roughly six days, though the club said it will comply.
  • Scheduling options were constrained as the Estadio Nacional is booked for concerts after Oct. 25, limiting available dates.
  • Local reports state attendance will be restricted to home supporters and the game will air nationwide on L1 MAX via DirecTV Sports.