Overview
- New Universitario administrator Franco Velazco said 2026 will be the first true test of his stewardship and set a serious objective of a tetracampeonato.
- Head coach Jorge Fossati stated his stay at Universitario is not guaranteed following the 2025 administrative and sporting-director changes and expects talks during the upcoming pause.
- River Plate’s new president Stefano Di Carlo met Marcelo Gallardo and the squad to convey support, yet the team’s poor run has put a long-term renewal on hold before the Superclásico.
- Racing Club president Diego Milito publicly offered Gustavo Costas a one-year extension, with a decision expected after the season concludes.
- After their bench-side clash during Cienciano–Juan Pablo II, player Cristhian Tizón apologized and said he and coach Santiago Acasiete have moved on; separately, forward Pablo Erustes was reported as offered to Universitario for 2026, which is not a confirmed transfer.