Overview
- The away victory in Cutervo moved Cristal to 57 points in fourth on the aggregate table, securing a place in the playoffs.
- Santiago González scored from an early free kick, Matías Sen leveled from the penalty spot before a 55th-minute red card to Paolo Méndez, Irven Ávila netted twice, and Max Loren Castro added the fourth.
- Ávila’s brace took him to 140 goals for the club, surpassing Luis Alberto Bonnet for third on Sporting Cristal’s all-time scoring list, a milestone the club celebrated on social media.
- Autuori criticized Liga 1 organization and the hygiene and space standards at Estadio Juan Maldonado Gamarra, stating that competitive equity in Peruvian football is far from happening.
- Local reports indicate Christofer Gonzales sustained a knee injury that may require surgery and could end his Clausura and playoff involvement, though the club has not issued an official medical update.