Sporting Cristal Takes Clausura Lead After Victory Over UTC

Four teams are tied at the top of the Clausura standings with 22 points each following Round 11. Sporting Cristal became one of these leaders by defeating UTC in Cajamarca, ending a period where they were considered title outsiders. Sport Huancayo also joined this four-team tie after beating Deportivo Garcilaso 0-1 in Cusco. Universitario and Alianza Lima remain just below the top group; Universitario finished tied with Melgar at two goals down while drawing 2-2.