Alianza Lima will host UTC de Cajamarca in matchday five of Peru's Torneo Clausura 2026 on Saturday, August 15 at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.
The Lima club enter the fixture aiming to recover after dropping from first place in the league standings following a draw against Sport Boys. Despite conceding the top spot, Alianza Lima remain undefeated in the Clausura campaign.
Alianza Lima head coach Pablo Guede acknowledged that his side must improve following the result against Sport Boys. Guede noted that while the match was a strong tactical performance, the team did not play well and cannot afford to miss another opportunity to reach the top of the table.
The host team enter the match as favorites, but UTC de Cajamarca urgently need points as they fight to escape the relegation zone in the Peruvian top flight.
Alianza Lima, based in the La Victoria district of Lima, are one of the most successful football clubs in Peru. The club play their home matches at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, popularly known as Matute, which opened in 1974.
Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca, commonly known as UTC, represent the northern Andean city of Cajamarca. The Peruvian Liga 1 season is divided into two tournaments, the Apertura and the Clausura, with overall performance determining league standings and relegation.
Match details and broadcast coverage
The fixture at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva is scheduled to kick off at 7.30 p.m. local time in Peru on Saturday, August 15.
Television coverage across Peru will be broadcast on L1 Max, available through major cable operators including DirecTV, Claro TV, and Movistar TV, as well as internet providers such as WIN, MiFibra, and Wow. Fans can also stream the match online via L1 Max Movil, the L1 Max Plan Full package, or follow minute-by-minute updates on La Republica Deportes.
Recent head-to-head record
Alianza Lima hold an unbeaten record in their last five encounters against UTC de Cajamarca in Peruvian football.
In their most recent meeting on February 28, 2026, Alianza Lima secured a 1-0 away victory over UTC. The previous clash on November 23, 2025, ended in a 3-0 home win for Alianza Lima at Matute.
The three earlier meetings between the two teams produced a 0-0 draw on July 12, 2025, a 1-0 away win for Alianza Lima on October 18, 2024, and a 1-0 home victory for Alianza Lima on May 3, 2023.
