Alianza Lima Edges Comerciantes Unidos in Liga 1 Clash
Alianza Lima secured a 2-1 victory over Comerciantes Unidos on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in a Liga 1 match played at Estadio Matute. The win keeps Alianza Lima in contention early in the Torneo Apertura season.
The match saw Alianza Lima take the lead, only to be challenged by Comerciantes Unidos, setting the stage for a competitive contest. Details of the starting lineups were released prior to kickoff, showcasing an “inédito once” – an unusual starting eleven – for Alianza Lima as they aimed to secure a win on home turf.
Alianza Lima’s triumph extends their positive momentum in the league. The team is looking to capitalize on this result as they navigate the challenges of the Torneo Apertura. This victory marks another step forward for Alianza Lima, who are aiming to establish themselves as a dominant force in Peruvian football.
The result places Alianza Lima in a favorable position as the Liga 1 season progresses. The team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
This win for Alianza Lima follows their recent acquisition of Metaswitch from Microsoft, a move that will give Alianza a combined customer base of more than 1,000 communications service providers. The acquisition is expected to streamline the path to a cloud-orchestrated, AI powered communications future.
