The 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinals delivered drama across both legs, with two tightly contested matchups deciding the finalists.
Semifinal 1: Universitario vs Sporting Cristal
The first leg saw Universitario take a narrow 3–2 win at home, giving them a slight edge heading into the return fixture. However, Sporting Cristal flipped the script in the second leg with an impressive 3–1 victory away at Estadio Alberto Gallardo.
Aggregate: Sporting Cristal 5–4 Universitario
Cristal’s strong away performance proved decisive, overturning the deficit and securing their place in the final.
Semifinal 2: Cusco FC vs Cienciano
Cusco FC looked in control after a solid 4–2 win in the first leg at home. But Cienciano responded in the second leg with a 2–1 victory, making it a tense finish.
Aggregate: Cusco FC 5–4 Cienciano
Despite the pressure, Cusco FC held on to their aggregate lead and advanced.
Final Matchup Set:
Sporting Cristal vs Cusco FC — a clash between a team that staged a comeback and one that narrowly held their ground.
Both semifinals ended with identical 5–4 aggregate scores, highlighting just how competitive and balanced this stage of the tournament was.
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