Overview
- Coach Pablo Guede omitted Alan Cantero from the traveling delegation and the player trained in Lima the morning of the match, with media reporting the decision was tactical rather than injury-related.
- Midfielder Esteban Pavez was also left out of the squad and the club has not issued an official explanation for his absence.
- Veteran striker Paolo Guerrero was confirmed unavailable because of injury, removing a primary attacking option from selection.
- Alianza's delegation to Cusco totaled 21 players and included promoted names such as D’Alessandro Montenegro, Mateo Antoni and Jiussepi García, requiring the coach to reshuffle midfield and attack choices.
- The combination of tactical omissions and injury constraints tightens Alianza's depth for the high-altitude fixture and increases the likelihood that less-experienced or newly promoted players will see game time.