Universitario is on the verge of winning the Clausura tournament and playing the direct final against Alianza Lima. Know what needs to happen for the definition of the title to be classic.
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The game between Sporting Cristal and Cienciano ended the 18th matchday of the Clausura tournament. The cast led by Tiago Nunes fell by the slightest difference, losing a great chance to reach the points universitywho drew level with Cusco and was the sole leader of this short tournament. Lima AllianceFor his part, he was level with Matute and ADT and also missed a great opportunity to win the Clausura and become a direct three-time champion.
After this series of results, the top team was on the verge of winning the Clausura tournament – because a draw was enough for them – and thus returning to a final. The student team will play on Matchday 19 at the Monumental Stadium, a venue where they have become unbeatable.
For there to be a classic in the definition of the national title, Universitario Sport must beat Huancayo. Should this victory materialize, the teams led by Jorge Fossati would win the Clausura, adding 73 points to the overall table and finishing second, giving them the opportunity to play the direct final with their classic rival Alianza Lima.
See how the 2023 Clausura tournament table is shaping up
Universitario was at the top with 36 points.