Here’s a recap of Group A – Round 37!
🔝 Top of the Table Battle
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Universitario (PER) remain at the summit with 87 points, extending their strong run by winning their last five matches. Their attack (113 goals) continues to dominate the league.
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Cienciano (PER) sit just one point behind on 86 points, also in excellent form with four wins and a draw in their last five.
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Sporting Cristal (PER) round out the all-Peruvian top three at 85 points, matching the leaders stride for stride with a flawless last five games (all wins).
The title race is razor-tight, separated by just two points with one round left.
⚔️ Champions League Spots (4th–7th)
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Santa Fe (COL) stay in 4th with 82 points, keeping pace with the Peruvian giants.
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Valencia (SPA) rise into 5th with 80 points, winning four of their last five.
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Barcelona (SPA) hold 6th at 74 points, but dropped crucial games recently (two losses in last five).
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Hong Kong FC (HK) are 7th with 67 points, their form dipping (three straight losses).
🏟 Mid-Table Jostling
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Bolognesi (PER) climb to 8th on 66 points, leapfrogging Manchester United (UK) who fall to 9th on 63 points.
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Alianza Lima (PER) (10th, 61 pts) and Deportivo Cali (COL) (11th, 60 pts) remain competitive, separated by just one point.
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From 12th to 16th, teams like Sport Boys (PER), Deportivo Saprissa (CTF), San Jose (USA), Arsenal (UK), and Atletico Grau (PER) are locked in a congested mid-table with 51–59 points.
⚠️ Relegation Zone Drama
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Chelsea (UK) (17th, 56 pts) appear safe after four straight wins, creating breathing room above the drop.
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Universidad de Chile (CHI) (18th, 55 pts) cling just above the line.
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Deportivo Pereira (COL) (19th, 53 pts) and Feyenoord (NEATH) (20th, 52 pts) remain in deep trouble after poor form.
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Calvary FC (CND) (21st, 51 pts) and Libertad (PAR) (22nd, 50 pts) are in desperate need of points.
The bottom three are set to go down:
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Aucas (ECU) (32nd, 33 pts) already relegated.
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Real Racing (SPA) (31st, 35 pts) mathematically doomed.
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Sao Paulo (BRA) (30th, 39 pts) join them after back-to-back losses.
📊 Key Storylines After Round 37
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Title Race: Universitario, Cienciano, and Sporting Cristal in a photo finish.
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European Spots: Valencia charging, Barcelona wobbling, Hong Kong FC in freefall.
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Relegation Fight: Six teams (places 18–23) battling to avoid joining Aucas, Racing, and Sao Paulo.
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Form Teams: Universitario, Cienciano, Sporting Cristal, and Chelsea all won their last five matches.

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