Overview
- Kickoff is 8:00 p.m. Peru time at the Estadio Nacional, with TV coverage on L1 MAX and streaming on the Liga 1 MAX digital platform.
- Tickets are on sale via Joinnus starting at S/ 22.90, following the pricing released by Sporting Cristal.
- Sporting Cristal will be without injured defender Luis Abram, with Rafael Lutiger expected to stay at centre back and Nicolás Pasquini at left back.
- Media report largely unchanged probable XIs, with Cristal keeping the side that advanced past Alianza Lima on penalties and Cusco FC maintaining its base lineup.
- Cusco FC enter after extended training, have renewed coach Miguel Rondelli and announced 2026 signings, and will host the second leg on Sunday in Cusco as the series decides whether the loser enters the Libertadores in the second qualifying phase.