alianza Lima is undergoing notable changes ahead of the 2026 Liga1 season and its qualifying campaign for the Copa Libertadores.Following a playoff defeat to Sporting Cristal, the club has seen both managerial and player departures, paving the way for a new era under Argentine coach Pablo Guede . This report details the key personnel changes-both incoming and outgoing-as *Los Blanquiazules* prepare to compete for a national title during the club’s 125th anniversary.
Alianza Lima is already preparing for the 2026 season in Liga1, the Peruvian top flight, which this year secured Peru’s fourth spot in the Copa Libertadores. This means the club will once again have to battle through qualifying rounds to reach the group stage of South America’s premier club tournament.
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The “Blanquiazules” have made changes to their roster following their playoff defeat to Sporting Cristal in Liga1. The first departure was manager Néstor Gorosito, who left Alianza Lima despite signing a renewal in October.
Argentine coach Pablo Guede will replace his compatriot ‘Pipo’ Gorosito. All eyes are now on the former Morelia manager and his technical staff as they aim for the national title in Alianza’s 125th anniversary year.
“The objective for the club’s 125th anniversary is to win the championship. It’s a great challenge to arrive at the biggest team in Peru with that objective, and they’ve made it clear they will give me the tools to achieve it,” the Argentine strategist commented.
What are the key signings for Alianza Lima ahead of Liga 1 and the 2026 Libertadores preliminary stages?
- Jairo Vélez (Midfielder)
- Pablo Guede (Manager)
- Luis Ramos (Forward)
- Alejandro Duarte (Goalkeeper)
- D’Alessandro Montenegro (Defender)
- Cristian Carbajal (Defender)

Who are the key departures from Alianza Lima for Liga 1 and the 2026 Libertadores preliminary stages?
- Néstor Gorosito (Manager)
- Pablo Ceppelini (Midfielder)
- Guillermo Enrique (Defender)
- Hernán Barcos (Forward)
- Ricardo Lagos (Defender)
What are the rumors surrounding Alianza Lima ahead of Liga 1 and the 2026 Libertadores preliminary stages?
- Luis Advíncula (Boca Juniors)
- Federico Girotti
- Darwin Machís

