Sporting Cristal Hosts Alianza Atlético in Key Liga 1 Apertura Match

Sporting Cristal will host Alianza Atlético this Saturday, March 7, 2026, in a Liga 1 Apertura Round 6 match. The game will be played at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo in Lima, Peru, kicking off at 8:30 PM local time (20:30 UTC).

Importance of the Match

Sporting Cristal (currently 11th with 5 points) is looking to improve its position in the Apertura standings and needs a win against Alianza Atlético (10th with 6 points). A victory for Cristal would allow them to surpass Alianza Atlético in the league table.

Players to Watch

Yoshimar Yotún and Martín Távara are key players for Sporting Cristal. Yotún recently scored against Carabobo in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, highlighting his current form. For Alianza Atlético, Valentín Robaldo is a player to watch, though he has only scored one goal this season. Ecuadorian Cristian Penilla is likewise expected to make an impact and potentially score his first goal against Cristal.

Recent Form

Sporting Cristal comes into the match after defeating Carabobo 1-0 in Venezuela in a CONMEBOL Libertadores qualifying match. However, they haven’t secured a win in their last two Liga 1 Apertura games and are eight points behind the league leaders. Alianza Atlético recently beat Deportivo Garcilaso 2-0, securing their spot in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana group stage. They haven’t won a Liga 1 Apertura game since the first round and have only scored two goals in the Apertura tournament.

Head-to-Head Record

In their most recent encounter on date 9 of the Clausura 2025 season, Sporting Cristal and Alianza Atlético played to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo.

Where to Watch

The match between Sporting Cristal and Alianza Atlético will be broadcast live on the Liga 1 Max signal on Saturday, March 7, at 3:30 p.m. (Peruvian time).