Overview
- Peru defeated Bolivia 2-0 at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, with Gianluca Lapadula scoring a first-half penalty and Maxloren Castro adding a late strike.
- The victory was Peru’s second under Mano Menezes and served as an opportunity for the coach to try new players and tactical options.
- Óscar Villegas clarified that his earlier comment that Peru was 'copying' Bolivia referred to a generational turnover in personnel and denied any intent to disrespect the Peruvian team.
- Bolivia captain Carlos Lampe and Bolivian outlets praised his side’s control of the ball but blamed a lack of finishing for the loss, saying missed chances cost them the match.
- Peru will use another friendly in Cusco on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, to test playing at altitude ahead of the Conmebol qualifying campaign.