Overview
- Universidad de Chile beat Alianza Lima 2-1 in Coquimbo with goals from Lucas Assadi and Javier Altamirano to secure a Sudamericana semifinal berth for the first time since 2011.
- CONMEBOL scheduled the semifinals with U. de Chile facing Lanús and Independiente del Valle meeting Atlético Mineiro, with first legs on October 22 and returns on October 29.
- U. de Chile coach Gustavo Álvarez praised Alianza Lima as a great rival and said his team will refocus on domestic play before the semifinal.
- Alianza coach Néstor Gorosito reported a post‑match taunt directed at his team; U. de Chile president Michael Clark denied involvement and the allegation remains disputed.
- Peruvian commentators criticized Alianza’s performance, and local reports say the club may notify CONMEBOL about prior fan aggression and alleged sanction breaches, with no disciplinary decision announced.