Crucial Match: Alianza Lima Faces Melgar to Impact Cristal’s Standings

As the 2024 Liga 1 season approaches its conclusion, the upcoming match between Alianza Lima and FBC Melgar is crucial. The result of this match will significantly influence the standings of Sporting Cristal and the playoff qualifications.

Current Standings and Playoff Implications

Universitario de Deportes recently achieved its third consecutive national championship and has secured the title of Peru 1 for the Copa Libertadores group stage. However, the identities of Peru 2, Peru 3, and Peru 4 will be determined through playoffs, differing from traditional standings.

The second-placed team in the overall standings will directly reach the finals of these playoffs. Currently, this position belongs to Cusco FC, accumulating 63 points. Alianza Lima follows with 61 points, and FBC Melgar is in fourth place with 55 points.

Key Match: Alianza Lima vs. FBC Melgar

On Friday at 8:00 PM, Alianza Lima will clash with FBC Melgar. A victory for Alianza Lima could elevate them to 64 points, potentially placing them ahead of Cusco FC in the standings.

Remaining Matches

Each team’s remaining fixtures, along with their current points, are as follows:

• Alianza Lima:
  • vs. FBC Melgar (Date: Matchday 17)
  • Chankas FC (pending date)
  • vs. UTC (Date: Matchday 19)
• Cusco FC:
  • vs. Alianza Universidad (Date: Matchday 17)
  • vs. Sport Boys (Date: Matchday 18)
  • vs. Sport Huancayo (Date: Matchday 19)
• FBC Melgar:
  • vs. Alianza Lima (Date: Matchday 17)
  • Rest (Date: Matchday 18)
  • Not considered (Binacional, Date: Matchday 19)
• Sporting Cristal:
  • vs. Comerciantes Unidos (Date: Matchday 17)
  • vs. Cienciano (Date: Matchday 18)
  • vs. Atlético Grau (Date: Matchday 19)

Potential Outcomes

The outcome of the Alianza Lima and FBC Melgar match can drastically alter standings. If Alianza Lima wins and Sporting Cristal loses, it may result in a shift, placing Alianza Lima in the second position and potentially sidelining FBC Melgar from playoff contention.

As the tournament nears its conclusion, each match will play a critical role in defining the playoff landscape ahead of the Copa Libertadores qualifications.