Alianza Lima was sanctioned after a blackout was recorded in Matute during the Liga 1 final against Universitario. The disciplinary committee of the FPF (Peruvian Football Federation) informed the blue and white team that their venue would be closed for seven months and that they would also have to pay a large financial sum.
As stated in the letter, confidants will not be able to use the Alejandro Villanueva for an extended period of time. In addition, they have to pay the equivalent of 20 UIT (almost 100,000 soles).
“Sanctifies the Club Alianza Lima with the closure of its stadium (Stadium Alejandro Villanueva) for the period of seven months, counting from the announcement of this decision, in accordance with the provisions developed in this resolution,” it said.
Decision penalizing Alianza Lima by closing its stadium. Photo: Twitter.
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In this way, the team, now led by Alejandro Restrepo, will be forced to look for a new scenario to play at home for most of 2024.
Ángelo Campos and Alex Valera suspended
On the other hand, footballers Angelo Campos j Alex Valera They were also punished with 4 suspension dates each.
The veteran goalkeeper because of the gestures he made in the first final, while the goalscorer was because of the insults he expressed to referee Edwin Ordóñez after the game against Deportivo Municipal in the Apertura tournament.
FPF sanctions Alex Valera. Photo: FPF. 
FPF sanctions Ángelo Campos. Photo: FPF.
This was the blackout in Matute after the university title
After Universitario defeated Alianza Lima 2-0 in Matute, the stadium lights went out and the Merengue players’ celebrations could not be seen. This action sparked a lot of criticism from the blue and white team and the authorities launched a tax investigation.