Overview
- Universitario beat Alianza Atlético 2-0 to reach 27 points and stay top of Peru’s Clausura, but a heavy challenge by César Inga went uncalled by referee Augusto Menéndez and was not reviewed by VAR.
- Reactions to the incident split opinion, with commentator Peter “Mr. Peet” Arévalo saying it could have been a red card and former Universitario goalkeeper José Carvallo arguing Inga held back on the contact.
- River Plate faces Racing today in Rosario for a Copa Argentina quarterfinal after four straight defeats, with Marcelo Gallardo labeling the tie a de facto final and selections under scrutiny; the match will not use VAR.
- Mexico’s U-20 stayed alive at the World Cup in Chile with a 2-2 draw against Spain thanks to a brace from 16-year-old Gilberto Mora, leaving El Tri on two points ahead of a decisive game against group leaders Morocco.
- In Mexico’s Senate, cameras caught Morena leader Adán Augusto López streaming Barcelona–PSG during Finance Secretary Édgar Amador’s appearance, where Amador said the economy was not in recession and cited a 22% rise in customs revenue from anti-fraud efforts.