Overview
- Alianza Lima was knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana in the quarterfinals by Universidad de Chile.
- A 2-1 loss to Cienciano in Cusco left Alianza sixth in the Torneo Clausura with 15 points, weakening its title prospects.
- Journalist Diego Rebagliati says Alianza is unlikely to overtake Universitario, suggesting only a significant slump by the leaders or surges from Cusco FC or Sporting Cristal could change the race.
- Coverage notes Alianza's extended 2025 international slate of 18 matches across Libertadores qualifiers and the Sudamericana, including a penalty shootout win over Boca Juniors.
- Former player Carlos Galván claims Jesús Castillo has been sidelined since July 31 after a verbal exchange with coach Néstor Gorosito, a report not confirmed by the club.