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Sporting Cristal vs. Cusco FC Open Liga 1 Playoff Final Tonight in Lima

The two-leg series decides Peru’s direct Copa Libertadores 2026 group-stage berth, with the loser starting in qualifying.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 8:00 p.m. local time at the Estadio Nacional, with TV on L1 Max and streaming on L1 Play.
  • Media list probable XIs and confirm Sporting Cristal will be without Luis Abram, with Rafael Lutiger expected to start at centre back.
  • Sporting Cristal arrive after eliminating Alianza Lima in a dramatic semifinal decided by penalties.
  • Cusco FC advanced directly by finishing second in the regular season and will host the return leg on Sunday in Cusco.
  • Sporting Cristal announced official ticket sales for the first leg through the Joinnus platform.