Group A – Leg 2 Recap
Leg 2 delivered drama across every pairing, with several teams overturning first-leg deficits and others confirming their dominance to move closer to qualification. Here’s how each matchup unfolded:
(1) Universitario (PER) vs (16) Chelsea (UK)
Leg 1: 4–1 Universitario
Leg 2: 3–0 Universitario
Aggregate: 7–1 Universitario
Universitario completed one of the most dominant two-leg performances in the round. After a strong 4–1 win in Peru, they traveled to London and shut Chelsea out 3–0. They advance comfortably with the largest margin in Group A.
(8) Barcelona (SPA) vs (9) Alianza Lima (PER)
Leg 1: 2–1 Barcelona
Leg 2: 0–3 Alianza Lima
Aggregate: 4–2 Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima produced one of the biggest turnarounds of the group. After losing the first leg narrowly in Spain, they crushed Barcelona 3–0 at home, winning the tie on aggregate and advancing in impressive fashion.
(4) Sporting Cristal (PER) vs (13) Atlético Grau (PER)
Leg 1: 0–2 Atlético Grau
Leg 2: 3–0 Sporting Cristal
Aggregate: 3–2 Sporting Cristal
Cristal completed a thrilling comeback. After a shock 0–2 home loss in the first leg, they responded with a powerful 3–0 away victory, flipping the tie and advancing. One of the tightest battles of the round.
(5) Santa Fe (COL) vs (12) Hong Kong FC (HK)
Leg 1: 3–2 Santa Fe
Leg 2: 2–2 draw
Aggregate: 5–4 Santa Fe
Santa Fe’s first-leg win proved decisive. Hong Kong FC fought hard in the return leg and managed a 2–2 draw, but the Colombians hold on by a single goal over the two matches.
(2) Cienciano (PER) vs (15) Deportivo Saprissa (CTR)
Leg 1: 0–1 Saprissa
Leg 2: 5–0 Cienciano
Aggregate: 5–1 Cienciano
After a sluggish first leg, Cienciano erupted with a dominating 5–0 home win. Their attack overwhelmed Saprissa, turning the matchup into one of the most lopsided aggregates of Leg 2.
(7) Deportivo Cali (COL) vs (10) Manchester United (UK)
Leg 1: 3–0 Deportivo Cali
Leg 2: 1–2 Manchester United
Aggregate: 4–2 Deportivo Cali
Manchester United responded in the second leg with a win, but the 3–0 deficit from Leg 1 was too large to overcome. Deportivo Cali advances thanks to their strong opening performance.
(3) Valencia (SPA) vs (14) San Jose (USA)
Leg 1: 6–0 Valencia
Leg 2: 3–0 Valencia
Aggregate: 9–0 Valencia
Total domination from Valencia over both legs. They win 6–0 at home and 3–0 away, completing the largest shutout of the entire playoff round.
(6) Bolognesi (PER) vs (11) Sport Boys (PER)
Leg 1: 1–2 Sport Boys
Leg 2: 1–3 Sport Boys
Aggregate: 5–2 Sport Boys
Sport Boys take both legs of the all-Peruvian showdown. Their attacking strength was too much for Bolognesi, securing a decisive aggregate victory.
➡️ Teams Advancing from Group A:
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Universitario (PER)
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Alianza Lima (PER)
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Sporting Cristal (PER)
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Santa Fe (COL)
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Cienciano (PER)
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Deportivo Cali (COL)
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Valencia (SPA)
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Sport Boys (PER)
Peru dominates the group with five teams advancing.
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