One dead, Dozens Injured in Peru Stadium Incident

BT Sports Desk

Disclosure : 04 Apr 2026, 04:45 PM

The incident occurred ahead of a derby match between Alianza Lima and Universitario during a fan “flag waving” event.

At least one person has died and around 60 others were injured during a pre-match event at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima on Friday.

The incident occurred ahead of a derby match between Alianza Lima and Universitario during a fan “flag waving” event. The exact cause of the incident remains unclear.

Alianza Lima expressed condolences and said it is cooperating fully with authorities to investigate the situation. Initial inspections by fire officials found no structural damage to the stadium.

Despite the incident, the Peruvian Professional Soccer League confirmed that Saturday’s match will go ahead as scheduled, with assurances of enhanced safety measures.

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