Overview
- Los Chankas won 3-1 in Andahuaylas with goals from José Manzaneda (14'), Franco Torres (38') and Oshiro Takeuchi (48'), while José ‘Tunche’ Rivera scored a 61' penalty for Universitario.
- Universitario played with 10 after Williams Riveros was sent off at 42', a turning point that exposed the defense.
- Journalist Gustavo Peralta reported the club will not apply Diego Churín’s automatic renewal clause because performance targets were unmet, confirming his exit for 2026.
- Britos said he wishes to remain at Universitario but has had no approach from the board about extending his contract.
- Reported interest in striker Gonzalo Lencina is not advancing, with his camp saying there were only inquiries and he remains under a two-year deal with Deportes Tolima.