Overview
- Sporting Cristal announced its lineup for tonight’s first leg at the Estadio Nacional (8:00 p.m. local), naming Diego Enríquez; Leandro Sosa, Miguel Araujo, Rafael Lutiger, Nicolás Pasquini; Jesús Pretell, Martín Távara, Ian Wisdom; Santiago González, Maxloren Castro and Felipe Vizeu.
- Vizeu’s inclusion follows earlier reports that he had been ruled out with an injury sustained against Alianza Lima, highlighting a late twist in Paulo Autuori’s attacking plans.
- Cusco FC arrived in Lima on Tuesday night, where coach Miguel Rondelli voiced frustration at the sudden media turnout before emphasizing a 180‑minute approach to the tie.
- Key Cusco players Facundo Callejo, Juan Manuel Tévez and Iván Colman said the campaign reflects continuity and expressed determination to reach their first Copa Libertadores with the club.
- The loser of the two‑leg series takes the Peru 3 slot, and separate reports indicate Cusco FC is exploring a 2026 loan for Universitario fullback Hugo Ancajima, which remains unconfirmed.