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Referee, VAR and Crowd Measures Confirmed for Alianza LimaSporting Cristal Second Leg at Matute

The winner advances to face Cusco FC for Peru 2 in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

Overview

  • Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. local time at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.
  • CONAR named Kevín Ortega as referee with Stephen Atoche and Alberth Alarcón as assistants, and Alejandro Villanueva leading VAR with Víctor Raez.
  • The Interior Ministry authorized musical instruments and banners in all four stands with an approved capacity of 30,010 spectators.
  • Organizers report more than 26,000 tickets sold through Joinnus, indicating a near-capacity crowd.
  • The tie stands 1-1 from the first leg after a Martín Távara penalty and a Hernán Barcos equalizer, while media indicate Felipe Vizeu and other players could return, and coverage will air on L1 MAX with streaming on Liga 1 MAX.