Overview
- Universitario beat Cusco FC 3-2 to consolidate first place in the Clausura and the accumulated table on 63 points, opening a double‑digit cushion in the race.
- Miguel Rondelli rejected claims that Cusco FC “sat back,” defending a run of 17 matches unbeaten with 15 wins before the loss in Lima.
- Cienciano topped Alianza Lima 2-1 in Cusco, with ex‑CONAR chief Winston Reátegui judging the quick‑restart second goal legal under restart protocol.
- Alianza captain Carlos Zambrano was sent off for an elbow on Santiago Arias and apologized publicly; he has six expulsions in 2025 and will be suspended.
- After strong complaints from Alianza’s staff about refereeing and VAR, CONAR replaced the official for the next match and appointed Julio Quiroz for Alianza vs Atlético Grau.