Héctor Cúper highlighted the improvement in his team’s play, but acknowledged his frustration at not securing the win at the Monumental on the club’s anniversary.
The 2-0 defeat against Cienciano confirmed that the strength of the three-time champion outside Lima has faded. Héctor Cúper’s team was tactically and football-wise outplayed in a stadium that ended up turning into a true crema hell.
The cup elimination accelerated the revolution at Universitario: Héctor Cúper will present a harsh report on the squad, where several reinforcements for 2026 were disapproved and could leave the club for the Clausura.
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