The Clausura Tournament 2026 continues with a matchday that could start to make a difference in the fight for the title. The fourth round will bring together key matches for the teams looking to stay at the top of the table.
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The most anticipated match will be the clash between Universitario de Deportes and Sporting Cristal at the Monumental Stadium. Also, Alianza Lima will visit Sport Boys, while Melgar will seek to be strong in Arequipa against FC Cajamarca.
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Universitario and Sporting Cristal star in the main match
After the defeat suffered in Cusco against Cienciano, Universitario will try to recover at home when they host Sporting Cristal.
The team led by Héctor Cúper needs to return to winning ways to not lose ground in the fight for the Clausura, while the rimenses will look to add a victory as visitors against a direct rival.
Alianza Lima and Melgar want to stay in the fight for the top
Alianza Lima will face a tough visit to Sport Boys at the National Stadium with the mission of staying among the championship leaders.
Meanwhile, Melgar will host FC Cajamarca in Arequipa with the goal of taking advantage of home ground and continuing to earn points in the fight for the title.
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Complete schedule for matchday 4 of the Clausura Tournament 2026
Thursday, August 6
- Alianza Atlético vs. Cienciano | Time: 3:00 p.m. | Stadium: Campeones del 36 (Sullana)
Friday, August 7
- Sport Huancayo vs. Los Chankas | Time: 1:00 p.m. | Stadium: IPD de Huancayo
- Comerciantes Unidos vs. Cusco FC | Time: 3:15 p.m. | Stadium: Juan Maldonado Gamarra (Cutervo)
- Universitario vs. Sporting Cristal | Time: 8:00 p.m. | Stadium: Monumental
Saturday, August 8
- UTC vs. ADT de Tarma | Time: 1:00 p.m. | Stadium: Héroes de San Ramón (Cajamarca)
- Juan Pablo II vs. Atlético Grau | Time: 3:30 p.m. | Stadium: Complejo Juan Pablo II (Chongoyape)
- Sport Boys vs. Alianza Lima | Time: 8:00 p.m. | Stadium: Nacional
Sunday, August 9
- Deportivo Garcilaso vs. CD Moquegua | Time: 1:00 p.m. | Stadium: Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (Cusco)
- Melgar vs. FC Cajamarca | Time: 3:30 p.m. | Stadium: Monumental de la UNSA (Arequipa)
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