Overview

• Universitario will host Cusco FC on Saturday, September 27 at 6:00 p.m. (Peru) at the Estadio Monumental in a match positioned as pivotal in the Clausura race.
• Jorge Fossati said the fixture carries added weight because it is against a direct rival that is having a strong Clausura campaign.
• Fossati praised forward Facundo Callejo’s form but cautioned that Cusco FC present threats across the pitch.
• RPP reports Horacio Calcaterra is ruled out with an abductor issue, while Gabriel Costa has not yet rejoined full training and Hugo Ancajima is progressing.
• Libero notes Callejo leads the scoring charts with 20 goals in 26 Liga 1 matches and previously netted a brace against Universitario in the Apertura.